Proctacanthus coquillettii

Hine, 1911

Kelso Dunes Robber Fly

Proctacanthus coquillettii is a of robber fly in the Asilidae. The "Kelso Dunes Robber Fly" references its association with sandy dune . Like other members of the Proctacanthus, it is a large, predatory fly with distinctive morphological features. The species was described by Hine in 1911.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Proctacanthus coquillettii: /ˌprɒktəˈkænθəs koʊˌkwiːˈjɛtaɪ/

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Habitat

Associated with sandy environments, particularly dunes, as indicated by the referencing Kelso Dunes.

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