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Blepharotes rischbiethi

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Blepharotes rischbiethi
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Family: Asilidae
Genus: Blepharotes
Species:
B. rischbiethi
Binomial name
Blepharotes rischbiethi
Lavigne, 2009

Blepharotes rischbiethi is a species of large predatory fly from Australia in the family Asilidae (robber flies). It was described by Robert Lavigne and Andy Young in 2009.[1]

Description

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Male body length measures 33–39 mm (1.3–1.5 in).[1] Females measure 35–40 mm (1.4–1.6 in).[1] The abdomen is bright orange and the beard is white.[1] B. rischbiethi is easily distinguished from other species of the genus by the presence of heavy white setation on the sides of abdominal tergites 1 and 2.[1]

Distribution

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This species has been found in Queensland and South Australia, including Kangaroo Island.[1][2]

Behaviour

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Adults have been recorded feeding on beetles, flies and bees.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g Lavigne, Robert; Andy, Young (2009). "A New Species of Blepharotes (Insecta: Diptera: Asilidae: Apocleinae) from Kangaroo Island with Notes on its Behaviour". The South Australian Naturalist. 83 (1): 10–17 – via Academia.
  2. ^ a b "Blepharotes rischbiethi". iNaturalist. Retrieved 10 April 2023.