Asilus crabroniformis

Description & taxonomy

  • Asilus crabroniformis Linnaeus, 1758

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    Valid Genus: 
    Asilus
    Species epithet: 
    crabroniformis
    Author: 
    Linnaeus
    Year: 
    1758
    Page: 
    605
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    The original description can be viewed through the Biodiversity Heritage Library
    http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/727518

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    Asilus crabroniformis, also called Hornet Robber Fly, is easily distinguished from other European robber flies by the bright yellow coloration of the abdomen.

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  • Asilus crabroniformis proboscis
  • Asilus crabroniformis larva

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