Eccritosia zamon
(Townsend, 1895)
Eccritosia zamon is a of robber fly in the Asilidae. It is noted among robber flies for its vivid, aposematic or mimetic coloration, placing it among the most visually striking species in this charismatic family of predatory flies. The species was originally described as Proctacanthus zamon by Townsend in 1895 before being transferred to the Eccritosia.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eccritosia zamon: //ɛkˈkriːt.oʊ.si.ə ˈzeɪ.mɒn//
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Similar Taxa
- Archilestris magnificusBoth are cited together as examples of robber flies with vivid, aposematic or mimetic coloration that rank among the most visually impressive in the Asilidae.
- Wyliea mydasGrouped with E. zamon as robber fly exhibiting striking aposematic or mimetic coloration that contributes to their charismatic appearance.