Laphria ferox
Williston, 1883
Laphria ferox is a of robber fly in the Asilidae. It belongs to the Laphria, a group commonly known as '-like robber flies' due to their resemblance to bumble bees. The species was described by Samuel Wendell Williston in 1883. As with other robber flies, it is presumed to be a predatory insect, though specific behavioral and ecological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Laphria ferox: //ˈlæf.ri.ə ˈfɛ.rɒks//
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