Eccritosia zamon

(Townsend, 1895)

Eccritosia zamon is a of in the . 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 . The species was originally described as Proctacanthus zamon by Townsend in 1895 before being transferred to the Eccritosia.

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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 with vivid, aposematic or mimetic coloration that rank among the most visually impressive in the .
  • Wyliea mydasGrouped with E. zamon as exhibiting striking aposematic or mimetic coloration that contributes to their charismatic appearance.

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