Blepharotes rischbiethi
| Blepharotes rischbiethi | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Diptera |
| Family: | Asilidae |
| Genus: | Blepharotes |
| Species: | B. rischbiethi
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| Binomial name | |
| Blepharotes rischbiethi Lavigne, 2009
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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[edit]
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[edit]
This species has been found in Queensland and South Australia, including Kangaroo Island.[1][2]
Behaviour[edit]
Adults have been recorded feeding on beetles, flies and bees.[1][2]
References[edit]
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "Blepharotes rischbiethi". iNaturalist. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
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