Apocleini
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Megaphorus flavidus
Megaphorus flavidus is a species of robber fly (Diptera: Asilidae) in the tribe Apocleini. It was described by Cole in 1964 and is currently accepted as a valid species. The genus Megaphorus comprises medium to large predatory flies known for their powerful flight and ambush hunting behavior. Information specific to this species is limited in the provided sources.
Megaphorus laphroides
Megaphorus laphroides is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) described by Wiedemann in 1828. It belongs to the tribe Apocleini within the subfamily Asilinae. The genus Megaphorus contains species of medium to large predatory flies that hunt other insects. Like other robber flies, M. laphroides likely exhibits the characteristic predatory behavior of ambushing prey in flight using its strong legs and piercing mouthparts.
Megaphorus pallidus
Megaphorus pallidus is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, first described by Johnson in 1958. The genus Megaphorus belongs to the subfamily Asilinae and tribe Apocleini. Robber flies in this genus are characterized by their predatory behavior and robust body form. Limited information is available regarding the specific biology and ecology of this particular species.
Promachus sackeni
Promachus sackeni is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae. The genus Promachus comprises large, conspicuous predatory flies commonly known as 'giant robber flies.' Like other members of this genus, P. sackeni is a formidable aerial predator capable of capturing substantial flying prey. The species was described by Hine in 1911.