Neoaratus hercules

Neoaratus hercules · Order: Diptera · Family: Asilidae

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Neoaratus hercules
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Neoaratus hercules grows to about 4 cm long and is a large predatory robberfly. It lives in forest and woodland areas of Australia and catches other insects while flying.

Source: Wikipedia

How to recognize it

It is a large predatory robberfly.

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Size

Adults reach about 4 cm in length.

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Where it lives

It inhabits forest and woodland environments.

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What it eats

It feeds on other insects while in flight.

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Where it comes from

The species is endemic to Australia.

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More photos

Neoaratus hercules photo 2
Photo: Terra Occ, CC BY
Neoaratus hercules photo 3
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Neoaratus hercules photo 4
Photo: Kerri-Lee Harris, CC BY
Neoaratus hercules photo 5
Photo: Kerri-Lee Harris, CC BY

Questions people ask

What does Neoaratus hercules eat?

It catches and eats other insects while flying.

Source: Wikipedia

Where is Neoaratus hercules found?

It lives in forests and woodlands of Australia.

Source: Wikipedia

How big does Neoaratus hercules get?

Adults grow to about 4 cm long.

Source: Wikipedia

Same family (Asilidae)

Northeastern HammertailNortheastern HammertailEfferia aestuansHarmlessStripe-legged Robber FlyStripe-legged Robber FlyDioctria hyalipennisPlain-tailed Hanging ThiefPlain-tailed Hanging ThiefDiogmites neoternatusKite-tailed robberflyKite-tailed robberflyTolmerus atricapillusGolden-tailed BeebanditGolden-tailed BeebanditMallophora fautrixSand HammertailSand HammertailEfferia albibarbis

Sources

  • Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neoaratus

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