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Laphria gilva
Orange-patched Laphria
Laphria gilva is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, commonly known as the Orange-patched Laphria. It is found in the Nearctic realm. The species has been documented mating on pine trees or stumps, with both sexes exhibiting polygamous behavior. As a member of the genus Laphria, it belongs to a group known for effective bumble bee mimicry, though specific mimetic characteristics for this species require further documentation.