Laphystia rufiventris
Curran, 1931
Laphystia rufiventris is a of robber fly in the Asilidae, described by Charles Howard Curran in 1931. The specific epithet "rufiventris" refers to the reddish coloration of the . The Laphystia belongs to the Laphriinae, a group of robber flies characterized by their predatory habits and distinctive morphological features. As with other asilids, this species is presumed to be an active aerial of other insects.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Laphystia rufiventris: /læˈfɪstiə ruːfɪˈvɛntrɪs/
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- Catalogue of Life
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