Andrenosoma quadrimaculatum
Taxonomy
This page represents the following TreeOfLife-200M taxonomic path.[1]
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Diptera
- Family: Asilidae
- Genus: Andrenosoma
- Species: Andrenosoma quadrimaculatum
Visual Description
Andrenosoma quadrimaculatum exhibits the characteristic robust, bee-mimicking body form typical of the genus Andrenosoma. Observations from available specimens[1] reveal a dense covering of setae (hairs) across the thorax and abdomen. The abdomen is notably elongated and cylindrical, often displaying distinct dark coloration patterns. The wings are typically clear or slightly infuscated, and the legs are robust, equipped with strong bristles adapted for grasping prey.
Biology and Distribution
Andrenosoma quadrimaculatum was described by S.W. Bromley in 1929, specifically in his work regarding the Asilidae of Cuba.[2] As a member of the family Asilidae, it is a predatory fly, commonly known as a robber fly. These insects are recognized for their ability to capture other insects in flight.
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References
- 1 2 Dataset view for Animalia / Arthropoda / Insecta / Diptera / Asilidae / Andrenosoma / quadrimaculatum constructed from imageomics/TreeOfLife-200M records under this taxonomic path. Hugging Face Datasets. https://huggingface.co/datasets/imageomics/TreeOfLife-200M.
- ↑ Andrenosoma quadrimaculatum Bromley, 1929. GBIF. https://www.gbif.org/species/1657750. Accessed 2026-07-14.