Proctacanthus rufus (Williston, 1885)    
Kingdom Animalia   >   Phylum Arthropoda   >   Class Insecta   >   Order Diptera   >   Family Asilidae   >   Genus Proctacanthus   

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Proctacanthus rufus is a large, elongate robber fly which is widespread east of the Rockies. It is very similar to P. hinei, which was formerly confused with rufus before Bromley noticed two species were involved (Bromley, 1928). Both species are large, with orange abdomens, and reddish-brown thoraces and legs.

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Mating Proctacanthus rufus in Sussex Co., New Jersey (6/23/2007). Photo by Steve Collins. (MBP list)


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