Efferia inflata

(Hine, 1911)

Efferia inflata is a of robber fly in the Asilidae. It is a predatory dipteran that captures prey in . The species was described by Hine in 1911. It belongs to the large Efferia, which contains numerous similar-looking species primarily found in the Americas.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Efferia inflata: //ɪˈfɛɹiə ɪnˈfleɪtə//

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Behavior

Like other robber flies, it likely perches on exposed surfaces to ambush flying prey.

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