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Efferia canella
Sierritas Hammertail
Efferia canella is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, commonly known as the Sierritas Hammertail. It belongs to the large and diverse genus Efferia, which contains numerous species distributed primarily across North and South America. Robber flies in this genus are predatory insects known for their robust build and agile flight capabilities. The specific epithet "canella" and common name "Sierritas Hammertail" suggest an association with the Sierritas Mountains region, though detailed ecological information for this particular species remains limited.