Eight-spotted Rainbow Robber
Taracticus octopunctatus (Say, 1823)
Eight-spotted Rainbow Robber: https://marylandbiodiversity.com/species/2563
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A relative of Diogmites, this species, according to Bromley, prefers mixed woodlands or brush, where it perches on sunlit leaves near edges or open areas (Baker & Fischer, 1975). Its specific epithet refers to the four pairs of silvery spots on the sides of the abdomen.

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Taracticus octopunctatus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Family: Asilidae
Genus: Taracticus
Species:
T. octopunctatus
Binomial name
Taracticus octopunctatus
(Say, 1823)
Synonyms[1]
  • Dioctria 8-punctata Say, 1823
  • Dioctria rufipes Jones, 1907
  • Dioctrodes flavipes Coquillett, 1904
T. octopunctatus and prey
In Woodbridge, Virginia

Taracticus octopunctatus is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae.[1][2][3] It is found in the eastern United States.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Taracticus octopunctatus Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2018-05-03.
  2. ^ "Taracticus octopunctatus species details". Catalogue of Life. Retrieved 2018-05-03.
  3. ^ "Taracticus octopunctatus". GBIF. Retrieved 2018-05-03.
  4. ^ "Taracticus octopunctatus Species Information". BugGuide.net. Retrieved 2018-05-03.
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