Holcocephala abdominalis
(Say, 1823)
Golden Goggle Eye
Holcocephala abdominalis is a of robber fly in the Asilidae, commonly known as the Golden Goggle . This species is characterized by its distinctive eye , with the name 'Holcocephala' referring to the hollow or concave structure. The species has been documented in the northeastern United States, with records from Vermont and other locations. Like other robber flies, it is a predatory insect, though specific prey preferences for this species remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Holcocephala abdominalis: /hɔlkoʊˈsɛfələ æbdəˈmɪnəlɪs/
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Distribution
Documented from Vermont and other locations in the United States.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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