Itolia maculata

Wilcox, 1936

Itolia maculata is a of robber fly in the Asilidae, described by Wilcox in 1936. The Itolia belongs to the diverse predatory fly family Asilidae, whose members are characterized by their aggressive hunting and strong flying ability. No specific ecological or behavioral details have been documented for this particular species.

Itolia maculata by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Itolia maculata by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Itolia maculata by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Itolia maculata: /ɪˈtoʊliə ˌmækjuˈleɪtə/

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Taxonomic Note

The Itolia was established by Wilcox in 1936 with Itolia maculata as the type . The genus is classified within the Asilidae (robber flies), a large and diverse group of predatory flies containing over 7,000 described species worldwide.

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