Hodophylax tolandi
Wilcox, 1961
Hodophylax tolandi is a of ( ) described by Wilcox in 1961. Robber flies are predatory dipterans characterized by their stout bodies, strong legs, and piercing mouthparts used to capture and subdue . This species belongs to the Hodophylax, a small group within the diverse Asilidae family. Published records indicate this species is known from limited observations, with iNaturalist documenting only four observations as of the source date.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hodophylax tolandi: /hɔdoʊˈfaɪlæks təˈlændi/
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Ecological Role
As a member of the , this likely functions as an aerial of other , contributing to of species.