Laphria sericea
Say, 1823
Laphria sericea is a of robber fly in the Asilidae. It is part of a within the Laphria, which includes several -mimicking species. The species is known from the eastern United States, with records from Vermont and other states.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Laphria sericea: /ˈlæf.ri.ə sɛˈrɪk.i.ə/
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Identification
Laphria sericea belongs to a complex of that closely mimic bumble bees. Within the Laphria , species can be difficult to distinguish; Laphria species have thick , whereas the related -mimicking genus Mallophora has a thin terminal segment on the antennae. Specific diagnostic features for L. sericea itself are not well documented in available sources.
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Distribution
Eastern United States; confirmed records include Vermont. The is part of the broader eastern North American fauna of Laphria.
Similar Taxa
- MallophoraAlso contains -mimicking robber flies; distinguished by thin terminal antennal segment versus thick in Laphria
- Laphria other speciesMultiple Laphria form a complex with similar -mimicking appearance; species-level identification requires detailed examination