Neomochtherus willistoni
(Hine, 1909)
Williston Bladetail
Neomochtherus willistoni is a of robber fly in the Asilidae. It is known by the Williston Bladetail. The species was described by Hine in 1909. As a member of the tribe Neomochtherini, it belongs to a group of predatory flies characterized by their robust build and predatory habits. Observations on iNaturalist suggest it is relatively well-documented with over 850 records.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Neomochtherus willistoni: /ˌniː.oʊˈmɒkθɪrəs ˌwɪˈlɪstəni/
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Taxonomic placement
Neomochtherus willistoni is classified within the tribe Neomochtherini, Asilinae, Asilidae. The Neomochtherus contains multiple of robber flies distributed across various regions.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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