Banded Bee Fly

Villa fuscicostata

Bug Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

A larger fly in the family of Bee Flies (Bombyliidae) this fly is noticable due to its size and banded white, orange and black abdomen.

Size

Can grow to around 14mm

Habitat

Varied

Distribution

Found in most states of Australia

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (1)

The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Banded Bee Fly
Scientific name: Villa fuscicostata Macquart, 1846
Family: Bombyliidae
Category: Bug Life › Flies
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

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