Proctacanthus micans
Schiner, 1867
Proctacanthus micans is a of robber fly in the Asilidae. It belongs to a of large, predatory flies characterized by prominent facial beards and spiny . The genus name translates to 'spiny butt' in reference to this abdominal armature. Like other Proctacanthus species, it is presumed to be an active of other insects and to have a involving soil-dwelling larvae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Proctacanthus micans: /prɒkˈtækænθəs ˈmaɪkænz/
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Etymology
The name Proctacanthus is derived from Greek 'proktos' (buttocks) and 'akantha' (thorn/spine), referring to the spiny abdominal armature characteristic of the genus. The specific epithet 'micans' means 'shining' or 'glittering' in Latin.
Taxonomic Note
Proctacanthus micans was described by Ignaz Rudolph Schiner in 1867. The is part of the nominate Asilinae within the robber fly .