Efferia tuberculata
(Coquillett, 1904)
Thorny Hammertail
Efferia tuberculata is a of robber fly in the Asilidae, commonly known as the Thorny Hammertail. The species was described by Coquillett in 1904. Robber flies in the Efferia are predatory insects known for their robust build and distinctive genital structures in males. Like other Asilidae, they are aerial that capture other insects in .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Efferia tuberculata: /ɛˈfɛriə ˌtjuːbərˈkjʊlətə/
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Taxonomic Note
Efferia is a large of robber flies, with some authorities recognizing Triorla as a valid genus (an early segregate of Efferia). Efferia tuberculata remains classified under Efferia in current taxonomic databases including GBIF and Catalogue of Life.