Atomosia rufipes
Macquart, 1847
Atomosia rufipes is a of in the , described by Macquart in 1847. Robber flies are predatory dipterans known for their aggressive hunting and powerful . The species epithet 'rufipes' refers to reddish-colored legs, a characteristic feature of this . As with other members of the Atomosia, this species likely exhibits the typical asilid adapted for aerial .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Atomosia rufipes: //ˌæ.təˈmoʊ.si.ə ˈruː.fɪˌpiːz//
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- Catalogue of Life
- Vanquished vanishing columbines: Columbine sawfly, Pristiphora rufipes — Bug of the Week
- Cicindelidae | Beetles In The Bush | Page 7
- Fungus Manipulates Ants to Die Near their Nests, Ensuring New Hosts
- Bug Eric: More Beetles from Bones
- Working with Cerceris fumipennis—Part 2 | Beetles In The Bush
- Red-eyed poop! | Beetles In The Bush