Neosaropogon princeps

Neosaropogon princeps

Neosaropogon princeps is a wasp-mimic robber fly in the family Asilidae.
Wasp-mimic robber fly Neosaropogon princeps is a large robber fly with most convincing mimicry. They mimic our large wasps that paralyze and prey on spiders. I noted that when in flight an audible buzz could be heard, to accompany the already convincing physical appearance. Around 25 to 30 mm body length. Asilidae,Australia,Diptera,Geotagged,Neosaropogon princeps,Summer,arthropod,fauna,insect,invertebrate,macro,new south wales,wasp-mimic robber fly

Naming

It was described by Macquart in 1848.

Distribution

Australia

References:

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https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Neosaropogon_princeps/classification/
https://www.discoverlife.org/mp/20q?search=Neosaropogon+princeps
Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderDiptera
FamilyAsilidae
GenusNeosaropogon
SpeciesNeosaropogon princeps
Photographed in
Australia