Laphria aeatus
Walker, 1849
Laphria aeatus is a of robber fly in the Asilidae, described by Walker in 1849. As a member of the Laphria, it belongs to a group known for effective mimicry. The genus is characterized by thick that distinguish it from similar mimetic genera such as Mallophora.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Laphria aeatus: /ˈlæf.ri.ə eɪˈeɪ.təs/
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Identification
Distinguished from Mallophora by thick (Mallophora has a thin terminal segment on the antennae). As with other Laphria , exhibits mimicry.
Similar Taxa
- MallophoraAlso effective mimics, but distinguished by thin terminal antennal segment versus thick in Laphria