Efferia clementei
(Wilcox & Martin, 1945)
Efferia clementei is a of robber fly ( Asilidae) described by Wilcox and Martin in 1945. The species belongs to the large Efferia, a group of predatory flies distributed primarily across the Americas. As with other robber flies, E. clementei is presumed to be an aerial of other insects, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented in published literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Efferia clementei: /ˈɛfɛriə klɛmɛnˈteɪ/
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Taxonomic context
Efferia is a large and taxonomically complex of robber flies, with many historically difficult to distinguish. The genus has undergone significant revision, with some former subgenera (such as Triorla) now treated as valid genera by some authorities. E. clementei was described relatively early in the 20th century, but detailed modern studies of its and relationships appear limited in accessible literature.
Data limitations
Despite the availability of taxonomic records confirming the validity of this name, field observations and ecological studies of E. clementei specifically are not readily traceable in major entomological databases or faunal surveys. Most information about Efferia species exists at the level rather than for individual species.