Neoitamus flavofemoratus
(Hine, 1909)
Yellow-thighed Bentbristle
Neoitamus flavofemoratus is a of robber fly in the Asilidae. The "Yellow-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.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Neoitamus flavofemoratus: /ˌniːoʊˈaɪtəməs ˌflævoʊfɪmɒˈreɪtəs/
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Identification
Distinguished from similar robber flies by yellow (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 robber fly, likely functions as an aerial predator of other insects, though specific prey records for this are not documented in provided sources.
Similar Taxa
- Neoitamus spp.Other in the Neoitamus share general robber fly and require close examination of leg coloration and other characters for separation.
- Asilidae (general)Distinguished from other robber fly by combination of yellow and genus-specific morphological features.