Eccritosia
Schiner, 1866
Species Guides
1Eccritosia is a of robber flies in the Asilidae, comprising approximately seven described . The genus was established by Schiner in 1866. Species in this genus are noted for their vivid, aposematic or mimetic coloration, making them among the more visually striking robber flies. The genus occurs in the Americas, with species distributed across North, Central, and South America.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
The Eccritosia occurs in the Americas. Individual have been recorded from North America (including the United States), Central America, and South America. Specific distribution data varies by species; for example, Eccritosia zamon has been documented in the eastern United States.
Diet
robber flies are predatory, capturing and feeding on other insects. The specific prey preferences of Eccritosia have not been systematically documented.
Ecological Role
As , Eccritosia likely contribute to regulation of insect in their . Their larvae are presumed to develop in soil or decaying organic matter, as is typical for Asilidae, though specific details for Eccritosia remain undocumented.
Similar Taxa
- Archilestris magnificusBoth exhibit vivid, aposematic or mimetic coloration that makes them visually striking among robber flies
- Wyliea mydasShares the characteristic of conspicuous coloration that distinguishes these from more cryptically colored asilids