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Asilus sericeus

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Asilus sericeus
Scientific classification Edit this 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]
  • Asilus herminius Walker, 1849

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]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Asilus sericeus Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
  2. ^ "Asilus sericeus". GBIF. Retrieved 2019-09-24.