Promachus rufipes

(Promachus rufipes)

Description

Promachus rufipes, known generally as the red-footed cannibalfly or bee panther, is a species of robber flies (insects in the family Asilidae).

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Diptera
Family:Asilidae
Genus:Promachus
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