Machimus sadyates
(Walker, 1849)
Shiny-sided Bladetail
Machimus sadyates is a of robber fly in the Asilidae, commonly known as the Shiny-sided Bladetail. It belongs to the Asilinae and tribe Machimini. The species was first described by Francis Walker in 1849. As a member of the predatory Asilidae family, it exhibits the characteristic hunting of robber flies.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Machimus sadyates: /ˈmæ.kɪ.məs sæˈdaɪ.ə.tiːz/
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Distribution
Recorded from Vermont, United States, with broader distribution within the US indicated by available records.