Echthodopa pubera

Loew, 1866

Echthodopa pubera is a of robber fly in the Asilidae, a group of predatory dipterans known for their aggressive hunting . The species was described by Hermann Loew in 1866. As with other asilids, it is presumed to be an aerial of other insects, though specific natural history details remain poorly documented in published literature.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Echthodopa pubera: /ˌɛkθəˈdoʊpə ˈpjuːbərə/

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Distribution

North America; documented from the United States.

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Taxonomic history

Described by German dipterist Hermann Loew in 1866. The Echthodopa contains relatively few and is part of the diverse asilid fauna of North America.

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