Proctacanthella cacopiloga
(Hine, 1909)
Proctacanthella cacopiloga is a of robber fly in the Asilidae. The species was first described by Hine in 1909 under the basionym Asilus cacopilogus. Robber flies in this family are predatory insects known for their aerial hunting . The Proctacanthella is part of the diverse asilid fauna of North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Proctacanthella cacopiloga: //ˌprɒk.tə.kænˈθɛl.ə ˌkæk.oʊˈpɪl.oʊ.ɡə//
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Distribution
North America
Ecological Role
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Asilus cacopilogus by Hine in 1909, later transferred to the Proctacanthella.