Ablautus flavipes
Coquillett, 1904
Yellow-legged Prospector
Ablautus flavipes is a of robber fly in the Asilidae, commonly known as the Yellow-legged Prospector. Robber flies are predatory insects known for their aerial hunting abilities. The specific epithet flavipes refers to yellow legs, a characteristic feature of this species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ablautus flavipes: /əbˈlaʊtəs ˈflævɪˌpɛs/
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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