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Asilus crabroniformis Linnaeus, 1758

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Nomenclature

  • Superfamily: Asiloidea
    Family: Asilidae
Species:
Asilus crabroniformis Linnaeus, 1758
Usage: 
valid
Page number: 
605
Vernacular names: 
Vernacular name: 
hornet robber fly

Media

Asilus crabroniformis proboscis

Asilus crabroniformis proboscis

Asilus crabroniformis larva

Asilus crabroniformis larva

Asilus crabroniformis proboscis

Asilus crabroniformis larva

SUMMARY

Asilus crabroniformis, also called Hornet Robber Fly, is easily distinguished from other European robber flies by the bright yellow coloration of the abdomen.

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