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Laphria fernaldi

Laphria fernaldi

Laphria fernaldi, also known as the tiger robber fly, is a cool insect that looks like a tiny tiger! It loves to hunt other insects and can be found buzzing around flowers.

生息地: Grasslands

外見

The Laphria fernaldi is a stout, hairy fly often mimicking bumblebees with its robust, fuzzy black and yellow or orange body. It has clear wings, large compound eyes, and strong, bristly legs, making it visually distinct from many other fly species.

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Laphria fernaldi
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Laphria fernaldi

カテゴリ

昆虫

レア度

Common

危険度

2/5 · 低い

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おもしろい事実

Despite looking like bees, they cannot sting; their sting is actually a powerful bite!

Robber fly larvae live in soil or rotting wood, preying on other insect larvae!

Some Laphria species are known to hunt other formidable insects, like wasps!

Their scientific name, 'Laphria', means 'greedy' due to their fierce hunting style!

特殊能力

能力

Aerial Hunter

Laphria fernaldi can catch other flying insects mid-air with incredible speed and agility that helps them secure their next meal.

能力

Venomous Bite

Laphria fernaldi has a sharp proboscis to inject paralyzing venom into prey, allowing them to overpower insects much larger than themselves.

能力

Buzz-Off Disguise

Laphria fernaldi can mimic the look and sound of a bumblebee, which helps them avoid predators who think they might sting.

サイズと詳細

翼開長
25-40 mm
サイズ
15-20 mm
寿命
15-30 日
飛行速度
25 km/h
脚の数
6

食性と食事

A fierce insect hunter, Laphria fernaldi preys on other insects caught in flight.

年齢による違い: Larvae hunt insect grubs and other small invertebrates in soil or rotting wood.

主な食物

  • bees
  • wasps
  • flies
  • beetles
  • grasshoppers

採餌方法

  • Ambush

生態系とのつながり

hunts

Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

ambushes foraging bees in flight

hunts

House Fly

Musca domestica

captures common flies for a quick meal

eaten by

Eastern Kingbird

Tyrannus tyrannus

preyed upon by birds during aerial pursuits

hunts

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Bombus impatiens

often targets bumblebees despite mimicry

特徴

別名

Tiger Robber Fly

コレクション

安全性

危険度

2/5 · 低い

Be careful not to touch insects, as some may bite if they feel scared.

よくある質問

Laphria fernaldiの翼開長は何ですか?

25-40 mm

Laphria fernaldiのサイズは何ですか?

15-20 mm

Laphria fernaldiの寿命は何ですか?

15-30 日

Laphria fernaldiの飛行速度は何ですか?

25 km/h

Laphria fernaldiは何を食べますか?

A fierce insect hunter, Laphria fernaldi preys on other insects caught in flight.

Laphria fernaldiは通常どこに生息していますか?

Grasslands

Laphria fernaldiはどのように狩りをしますか?

Ambush

Laphria fernaldiの脚の数は何ですか?

6

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