''Sparnopolius confusus'' is a species of bee flies, insects in the family
Bombyliidae
The Bombyliidae are a family of flies, commonly known as bee flies. Adults generally feed on nectar and pollen, some being important pollinators. Larvae are mostly parasitoids of other insects.
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It measures 6-9 mm. It is found in most of the United States and in part of Mexico. It is known to be a parasitoid of June beetles, '']Phyllophaga
''Phyllophaga'' is a very large genus (more than 900 species) of New World scarab beetles in the subfamily Melolonthinae. Common names for this genus and many other related genera in the subfamily Melolonthinae are May beetles, June bugs, and Jul ...
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Bombyliidae
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Insects described in 1824
Insects of the United States
Insects of Mexico
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