Bug FAQNeoaratus hercules
Neoaratus hercules · Order: Diptera · Family: Asilidae
Neoaratus hercules grows to about 4 cm long. It is a large predatory robberfly that catches other insects while flying. It lives in forests and woodlands and is native to Australia.
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How to recognize it
It is a large predatory robberfly.
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Size
Adults reach up to 4 cm in length.
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Where it lives
It inhabits forested and woodland areas.
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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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Questions people ask
Where is Neoaratus hercules found?
It lives in forest and woodland habitats in Australia.
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Same family (Asilidae)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neoaratus
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