Category

Laphriinae

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Pogonosoma maroccanum

species of insect

Hyperechia xylocopiformis

species of insect

Choerades fimbriata

species of insect

Proagonistes mystaceus

species of fly in the family Asilidae

Zabrops flavipilis

species of insect

Psilocurus puellus

species of insect

Orthogonis stygia

species of insect

Lampria rubriventris

species of insect

Lampria bicolor

species of insect

Psilocurus nudiusculus

species of insect

Choerades marginata

species of insect

Laphriinae is a subfamily of robber flies in the family Asilidae. There are more than 110 genera and 1,000 described species in Laphriinae. Many are mimics of syntopic bees. Some prey on bees as adults. Larvae of the genus Hyperechia are known to grow inside the cells of Xylocopa bees, feeding on their larvae. thumb|Smeryngolaphria numitor thumb|Atomosia melanopogon

Orthogonis is a genus of robber flies (insects in the family Asilidae). There are about 14 described species in Orthogonis. thumb|Orthogonis ornatipennis

genus of insects

Psilocurus is a genus of robber flies in the family of Asilidae. There are about 14 described species in Psilocurus.

Hyperechia is a genus of robber flies in the family Asilidae. They appear large, stout and with legs covered in bristles and appear like carpenter bees in the genus Xylocopa and the resemblance is considered as a case of aggressive mimicry, providing protection from predators. The larvae of the fly feed on the larvae of Xylocopa within their cavity nests in wood. They are mainly found in the African and Madagascan region with about 15 species and two species in Asia.

Zabrops is a genus of robber flies in the family Asilidae. There are about eight described species in Zabrops.

Lampria is a genus of robber flies in the family Asilidae. There are at least 20 described species in Lampria.