Asilus sericeus
Asilus sericeus is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae.[1][2] The larvae measure 18 – 20 mm long. It lives underground. Adults catch prey in flight. They haven't been reported feeding on bees or wasps, like other members of the family.[3]
| Asilus sericeus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Diptera |
| Family: | Asilidae |
| Genus: | Asilus |
| Species: | A. sericeus |
| Binomial name | |
| Asilus sericeus Say, 1823 | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
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References
- "Asilus sericeus Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
- "Asilus sericeus". GBIF. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
- "Asilus sericeus species Information". BugGuide.net. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
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