Myelaphus melas

Bigot, 1882

Myelaphus melas is a of robber fly in the Asilidae, described by Bigot in 1882. Robber flies in this family are predatory insects known for their aerial hunting abilities. The Myelaphus is part of the diverse asilid fauna of North America.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Myelaphus melas: /ˌmaɪəˈlæfəs ˈmiːləs/

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Taxonomic note

The specific epithet 'melas' derives from Greek, meaning 'black', likely referring to the coloration of this . The Myelaphus is classified within the Asilidae, a large family of predatory flies with over 7,000 described species worldwide.

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