Apachekolos scapularis
(Bigot, 1878)
Hairy-footed Pixie
Apachekolos scapularis is a of robber fly ( Asilidae) described by Bigot in 1878. It was originally described as Leptogaster scapularis before being transferred to the Apachekolos. The species has been recorded from only a handful of observations, indicating it is either rare, poorly sampled, or restricted to specific . As a member of the Asilidae, it is a predatory fly that likely hunts other insects.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Apachekolos scapularis: //əˌpætʃɛˈkoʊloʊs skæpjuˈlɛərɪs//
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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