Nicocles pictus

(Loew, 1866)

Nicocles pictus is a of robber fly in the Asilidae, first described by Loew in 1866. It belongs to the Brachyrhopalinae and the Nicocles. The species is part of a diverse group of predatory flies known for their aggressive hunting . As with other Asilidae, it is presumed to be an active aerial of other insects.

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How to pronounce Nicocles pictus: //nɪˈkoʊkliːz ˈpɪktəs//

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