Red-footed Cannibal Fly

Promachus rufipes

''Promachus rufipes'', known generally as the red-footed cannibalfly or bee panther, is a species of robber flies .
Red-footed Cannibal Fly (Promachus rufipes) Feasting on Neotibicen winnemanna I found this robberfly snacking on a Eastern Scissors Grinder cicada (Neotibicen winnemanna) on a dirt road at a dense mixed forest edge. It was not pleased when I shooed it away to get a better view of the cicada! I've heard that this species has been known to catch/prey on hummingbirds! https://www.jungledragon.com/image/102063/red-footed_cannibal_fly_promachus_rufipes_feasting_on_neotibicen_sp.html https://www.jungledragon.com/image/102132/eastern_scissors_grinder_cicada_neotibicen_winnemanna.html Geotagged,Promachus rufipes,Red-footed Cannibal Fly,Summer,United States

Appearance

28-35mm
Red-footed Cannibal Fly (Promachus rufipes) Feasting on Neotibicen winnemanna I found this robberfly snacking on an Eastern Scissors Grinder cicada ( Neotibicen winnemanna) on a dirt road at a dense mixed forest edge. It was not pleased when I shooed it away to get a better view of the cicada! I've heard that this species has been known to catch/prey on hummingbirds! https://www.jungledragon.com/image/102064/red-footed_cannibal_fly_promachus_rufipes_feasting_on_neotibicen_sp.html https://www.jungledragon.com/image/102132/eastern_scissors_grinder_cicada_neotibicen_winnemanna.html Geotagged,Promachus rufipes,Red-footed Cannibal Fly,Summer,United States

Distribution

PA-FL to IA-MS-AR
Red-footed Cannibal Fly (Promachus rufipes) Observation from a couple of years ago! Description: Large (around 35mm), predatory robberfly with yellow and black striped abdomen. Reddish brown banding on legs. Yellow bristles on head. Habitat: Meadowy clearing at the edge of dense mixed hardwood forest. Notes: According to BugGuide: "Preys on large flying insects. Has been reported to attack Ruby-throated Hummingbirds" Geotagged,Promachus rufipes,Summer,United States

Habitat

meadows, fields, forest edges

Food

Preys on large flying insects. Has been reported to attack Ruby-throated Hummingbirds

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderDiptera
FamilyAsilidae
GenusPromachus
SpeciesP. rufipes
Photographed in
United States of America