Promachus dimidiatus
Curran, 1927
Promachus dimidiatus is a of giant robber fly in the Asilidae. It belongs to a of large, conspicuous predatory flies known for capturing flying insects in mid-air. The species was described by Curran in 1927. Like other members of Promachus, it is likely an active aerial , though specific behavioral and ecological details for this species remain poorly documented in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Promachus dimidiatus: /proʊˈmækəs dɪˈmɪdiˌeɪtəs/
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Taxonomic Note
Promachus dimidiatus is one of multiple tiger-striped Promachus in eastern North America, though it is not mentioned in the detailed comparative accounts that focus on P. hinei, P. rufipes, and P. vertebratus. Its specific diagnostic features relative to have not been extracted from source material.