Megaphorus willistoni
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| Megaphorus willistoni | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Diptera |
| Family: | Asilidae |
| Genus: | Megaphorus |
| Species: | M. willistoni |
| Binomial name | |
| Megaphorus willistoni (Cole, 1964) | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
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Megaphorus willistoni is a species of robber flies in the family Asilidae.[1][2][3][4] It feeds on a variety of prey, primarily Hymenoptera. It often attacks prey from above, puncturing the compound eyes. [5]