Holcocephala calva

(Loew, 1872)

Gray Goggle Eye

Holcocephala calva is a of robber fly in the Asilidae, commonly known as the Gray Goggle . It is one of approximately 7,500 described species of predatory robber flies found worldwide. The species belongs to the Holcocephala, which is characterized by distinctive . Robber flies in this family are aerial that capture other insects in .

Holcocephala calva by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Holcocephala calva by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Holcocephala calva by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Holcocephala calva: /hɒlkɔːˈsɛfələ ˈkælvə/

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Distribution

Records exist from Vermont, USA and broader United States. The exact native range is not well-documented in available sources.

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