Polacantha grossa
Martin, 1975
Polacantha grossa is a of in the , first described by Martin in 1975. The species belongs to the Asilinae and tribe Asilini. As with other robber flies, it is a predatory that captures in . The Polacantha is part of the diverse asilid fauna, though specific details about this particular species remain limited in published literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Polacantha grossa: //ˌpɒləˈkænθə ˈɡroʊsə//
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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