Parataracticus wyliei
Martin, 1955
Parataracticus wyliei is a of robber fly described by Martin in 1955. It belongs to the Asilidae, a group of predatory flies known for their aerial hunting abilities. The species is placed in the Parataracticus, which occurs in the Nearctic region. Very few observations of this species have been documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Parataracticus wyliei: /ˌpærəˌtærəˈtɪkəs ˈwɪliˌaɪ/
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Distribution
The Parataracticus is distributed in the Nearctic region. Specific locality data for P. wyliei is sparse due to limited collection records.
Ecological Role
As a member of Asilidae, this likely functions as an aerial of other insects, though specific prey records are not documented.
More Details
Taxonomic note
This was described by Charles H. Martin in 1955. The Parataracticus was established by Martin to accommodate species previously placed in Taracticus that differ in genitalic and wing venation characters.
Data scarcity
Only two observations are recorded in iNaturalist, indicating this is rarely encountered or underreported. No comprehensive species-level studies have been published.