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Anthrax anthrax

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Description:

Anthrax is a genus of bombyliid flies, commonly known as "bee-flies" due to their resemblance to bees. Most are dull black flies, and are usually small to medium in size, 4–20 millimetres, and many species have striking wing patterns. Anthrax is a very large genus.

Habitat:

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