Machimus novaescotiae
(Macquart, 1847)
Nova Scotia Bladetail
Machimus novaescotiae is a of robber fly in the Asilidae, commonly known as the Nova Scotia Bladetail. It is a predatory dipteran to northeastern North America. The species was described by Macquart in 1847. Like other members of the Machimus, it is presumed to be an active aerial of other insects.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Machimus novaescotiae: /ˈmɑː.kɪ.məs ˌnoʊ.veɪˈskəʊ.tiː.aɪ/
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Distribution
to northeastern North America; named for Nova Scotia, suggesting primary occurrence in the Maritime provinces of Canada and adjacent regions of the northeastern United States.
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Etymology
The specific epithet 'novaescotiae' refers to Nova Scotia, Canada, indicating the geographic origin of the .