Neoitamus flavofemoratus

(Hine, 1909)

Yellow-thighed Bentbristle

Neoitamus flavofemoratus is a of in the . The "-thighed Bentbristle" refers to the distinctive yellow coloration on the . As with other robber flies, it is a predatory species. It has been documented in over 1,100 observations on iNaturalist.

Robber Fly - Neoitamus flavofemoratus, Marshy Point Nature Center, Middle River, Maryland, June 4, 2022 (53532369889) by Judy Gallagher. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Robber fly (Neoitamus flavofemoratus) (8980234943) by Dendroica cerulea from Highland Park, NJ, United States. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Robber Fly - Neoitamus flavofemoratus, Meadowood Farm SRMA, Mason Neck, Virginia by Judy Gallagher. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Neoitamus flavofemoratus: /ˌniːoʊˈaɪtəməs ˌflævoʊfɪmɒˈreɪtəs/

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Identification

Distinguished from similar by (thighs), referenced in both the (flavofemoratus = yellow femur) and . Further diagnostic features require examination of morphological characters not available in provided sources.

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Ecological Role

; as a , likely functions as an aerial predator of other , though specific records for this are not documented in provided sources.

Similar Taxa

Neoitamus spp.Other in the Neoitamus share general and require close examination of leg coloration and other characters for separation.
Asilidae (general)Distinguished from other by combination of and genus-specific morphological features.