Mallophora ruficauda

Mallophora ruficauda

Classification

Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Family: Asilidae

Mallophora ruficauda is a species of parasitic robber fly in the family Asilidae, endemic to South and Central America. Like other robber flies, M. ruficauda is known for its aggressive behavior and predation upon other insects, especially bees.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog

Argentina · 174Mexico · 1Uruguay · 1

Sources and credits

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Mallophora ruficauda

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