Villa_(fly)

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Villa (fly)

Genus of flies

For other uses, see Villa (disambiguation).

Villa is a genus of flies belonging to the bee-fly family (Bombyliidae). They range in size from 5 to 17 millimetres (0.20 to 0.67 in), and have typically rounded heads. The males of some species have a brilliant mat of silvery patagial scales. About 270 Villa species are found on all continents except Antarctica.[1] They can be distinguished from similar genera (Hemipenthes) by their wing venation.[1]

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Villa fulviana. Cadillac Mountain, Acadia National Park, Hancock County, Maine, USA

Species

References

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