Proctacanthella wilcoxi
Bromley, 1935
Proctacanthella wilcoxi is a of robber fly ( Asilidae) described by Bromley in 1935. The Proctacanthella belongs to a group of predatory flies commonly known as robber flies or assassin flies, characterized by their stout bodies, large , and predatory . As with other asilids, this species likely hunts other insects in or from perches, using its strong legs to capture prey and its to feed. The specific epithet 'wilcoxi' honors an individual, likely a fellow entomologist or collector. The species is represented by a small number of observations on citizen science platforms, suggesting it may be uncommon or under-recorded.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Proctacanthella wilcoxi: //ˌprɒktəˌkænˈθɛlə ˈwɪlkɒks.aɪ//
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Distribution
The has been recorded from the southwestern United States, with observations documented in Arizona and New Mexico based on available citizen science records. The precise range is poorly documented due to limited collecting and identification effort.