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Killer fly

Leptogaster sp.

Photo by TamaraMiranda
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-21.0435, -47.3346

Field Notes

Description:

Asilidae:Leptogastrinae

Habitat:

Urbanized area

Notes:

Id: http://www.insetologia.com.br/2015/12/mosca-predadora-em-sao-paulo.html

Reference Links:

Norman Lavers . Net : Asilidae : Leptogastrinae

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (7)
TamaraMiranda
Hannah and Sergio: Good news! This cute fly was identified as Leptogaster sp.! Thank you for the suggestions! :D
TamaraMiranda
LoL! It's true Hanna hahah! Thank you for remember me of this!
Hannah Davis
Dasypogoninae is a subfamily within the Asilidae :)
TamaraMiranda
Obrigada Sérgio Monteiro. Eu fiquei na dúvida se seria Asilidae, depois de pesquisar um pouco, a suspeita é que seja da família Dasypogonaceae :)
TamaraMiranda
Thank you, Hanna! But, I think I think it's the Dasypogonaceae family :)
Hannah Davis
Great spotting :) Looks like some kind of robber fly (Asilidae) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asilidae

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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Brazil Life
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Arthropoda Brasil
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PublishedDecember 8, 2015

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