Names and Taxonomy
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- Order: Diptera
- Family: Bee Flies (Bombyliidae)
- Genus Information: Number of Species 4 in CA, 2 in NV, 3 in AZ, 2 in UT, 1 in NM, 11 in US
Neacreotrichus species
Small Bee Fly
Introduction:
Neacreotrichus is a genus of small bee flies in the family Bombyliidae, recognized for their role as delicate pollinators in dry, arid habitats across North America. Often seen hovering near low-lying desert blossoms, these tiny flies mimic small bees or wasps while seeking nectar and host nest sites for their offspring. There are about 13 described species in Neacreotrichus, found in the United States and Mexico.
Life Cycle:
Size 0.12 to 0.25 in (0.3 to 0.6 cm)
Sexual Dimorphism:
Metamorphosis: complete (egg, larva, pupa, adult)
