Negasilus
Curran, 1934
Species Guides
1Negasilus is a of robber flies ( Asilidae) established by Curran in 1934. The genus contains five described , all found in the Nearctic region. Like other asilids, members of this genus are predatory flies, though specific behavioral and ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Negasilus: /nɛˈɡasɪlʊs/
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Distribution
Nearctic region; have been recorded from the United States and Canada.
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Species composition
Five are currently recognized: Negasilus astutus (Williston, 1893), Negasilus belli Curran, 1934, Negasilus cumbipilosus Adisoemarto, 1967, Negasilus gramalis (Adisoemarto, 1967), and Negasilus platyceras (Hine, 1922).