Promachella

Cole & Pritchard, 1964

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Promachella is a of robber flies ( Asilidae) described by Cole and Pritchard in 1964. The genus contains at least one described , P. pilosa. Robber flies in this family are predatory insects known for their aerial hunting . Information about Promachella is limited, with few documented observations.

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How to pronounce Promachella: /ˌproʊməˈkɛlə/

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Taxonomic history

The was established by Cole and Pritchard in 1964. The type is P. pilosa.

Data availability

Only 16 observations have been recorded on iNaturalist, indicating this is rarely encountered or underreported.

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