Efferia gila

Wilcox, 1966

Efferia gila is a of robber fly in the Asilidae, described by Wilcox in 1966. The Efferia comprises predatory flies commonly known as robber flies, characterized by their stout bodies, large , and predatory . This species is part of a diverse genus distributed primarily in the Americas.

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Distribution

Known from the Americas; specific locality data not documented in available sources.

Diet

As with other Asilidae, predatory on other insects.

Ecological Role

in terrestrial , likely contributing to insect .

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Taxonomic Note

The Efferia has undergone taxonomic revision, with some former now placed in the genus Triorla. Efferia gila remains in Efferia following current classification.

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