Choerades

picture info	Choerades ''Choerades'' is a genus of robber fly, robber flies described by Francis Walker (entomologist), Francis Walker in 1851, belonging to the family Asilidae, subfamily Laphriinae. Description Genus ''Choerades'' is closely related to the genera ''Laphria (fly), Laphria'' and ''Bombomima''. They can mainly be distinguished by genitalic differences in males, as the shape of the upper forceps or the evolution of lamellae from the fusion of bristles, but also for the length of hairs and bristles on the facial gibbosity. The adults' average sizes reach . These robber flies are quite hairy, their body is usually black, while the bee-mimicking abdomen shows black and yellow stripes. They generally prey on insects of a variety of species, including flies, bees, wasps and beetles. Distribution The species of this genus are distributed in most of Europe, the Eastern Palearctic realm, the Near East, and the Nearctic realm. Species ''Choerades castellanii'' (Hradský, 1962) ''Choerades dioc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Choerades Femorata ''Choerades'' is a genus of robber fly, robber flies described by Francis Walker (entomologist), Francis Walker in 1851, belonging to the family Asilidae, subfamily Laphriinae. Description Genus ''Choerades'' is closely related to the genera ''Laphria (fly), Laphria'' and ''Bombomima''. They can mainly be distinguished by genitalic differences in males, as the shape of the upper forceps or the evolution of lamellae from the fusion of bristles, but also for the length of hairs and bristles on the facial gibbosity. The adults' average sizes reach . These robber flies are quite hairy, their body is usually black, while the bee-mimicking abdomen shows black and yellow stripes. They generally prey on insects of a variety of species, including flies, bees, wasps and beetles. Distribution The species of this genus are distributed in most of Europe, the Eastern Palearctic realm, the Near East, and the Nearctic realm. Species ''Choerades castellanii'' (Hradský, 1962) ''Choerades dioc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Choerades Fortunata ''Choerades'' is a genus of robber flies described by Francis Walker in 1851, belonging to the family Asilidae, subfamily Laphriinae. Description Genus ''Choerades'' is closely related to the genera ''Laphria'' and '' Bombomima''. They can mainly be distinguished by genitalic differences in males, as the shape of the upper forceps or the evolution of lamellae from the fusion of bristles, but also for the length of hairs and bristles on the facial gibbosity. The adults' average sizes reach . These robber flies are quite hairy, their body is usually black, while the bee-mimicking abdomen shows black and yellow stripes. They generally prey on insects of a variety of species, including flies, bees, wasps and beetles. Distribution The species of this genus are distributed in most of Europe, the Eastern Palearctic realm, the Near East, and the Nearctic realm. Species '' Choerades castellanii'' (Hradský, 1962) '' Choerades dioctriaeformis'' (Meigen, 1820) ''Choerades femorata ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Choerades In Copula ''Choerades'' is a genus of robber flies described by Francis Walker in 1851, belonging to the family Asilidae, subfamily Laphriinae. Description Genus ''Choerades'' is closely related to the genera ''Laphria'' and '' Bombomima''. They can mainly be distinguished by genitalic differences in males, as the shape of the upper forceps or the evolution of lamellae from the fusion of bristles, but also for the length of hairs and bristles on the facial gibbosity. The adults' average sizes reach . These robber flies are quite hairy, their body is usually black, while the bee-mimicking abdomen shows black and yellow stripes. They generally prey on insects of a variety of species, including flies, bees, wasps and beetles. Distribution The species of this genus are distributed in most of Europe, the Eastern Palearctic realm, the Near East, and the Nearctic realm. Species '' Choerades castellanii'' (Hradský, 1962) '' Choerades dioctriaeformis'' (Meigen, 1820) ''Choerades femorata' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Choerades Venatrix ''Choerades'' is a genus of robber flies described by Francis Walker in 1851, belonging to the family Asilidae, subfamily Laphriinae. Description Genus ''Choerades'' is closely related to the genera ''Laphria'' and '' Bombomima''. They can mainly be distinguished by genitalic differences in males, as the shape of the upper forceps or the evolution of lamellae from the fusion of bristles, but also for the length of hairs and bristles on the facial gibbosity. The adults' average sizes reach . These robber flies are quite hairy, their body is usually black, while the bee-mimicking abdomen shows black and yellow stripes. They generally prey on insects of a variety of species, including flies, bees, wasps and beetles. Distribution The species of this genus are distributed in most of Europe, the Eastern Palearctic realm, the Near East, and the Nearctic realm. Species '' Choerades castellanii'' (Hradský, 1962) '' Choerades dioctriaeformis'' (Meigen, 1820) ''Choerades femorata' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Choerades Rufipes ''Choerades'' is a genus of robber flies described by Francis Walker in 1851, belonging to the family Asilidae, subfamily Laphriinae. Description Genus ''Choerades'' is closely related to the genera ''Laphria'' and '' Bombomima''. They can mainly be distinguished by genitalic differences in males, as the shape of the upper forceps or the evolution of lamellae from the fusion of bristles, but also for the length of hairs and bristles on the facial gibbosity. The adults' average sizes reach . These robber flies are quite hairy, their body is usually black, while the bee-mimicking abdomen shows black and yellow stripes. They generally prey on insects of a variety of species, including flies, bees, wasps and beetles. Distribution The species of this genus are distributed in most of Europe, the Eastern Palearctic realm, the Near East, and the Nearctic realm. Species '' Choerades castellanii'' (Hradský, 1962) '' Choerades dioctriaeformis'' (Meigen, 1820) ''Choerades femorata' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Choerades Mouchai ''Choerades'' is a genus of robber flies described by Francis Walker in 1851, belonging to the family Asilidae, subfamily Laphriinae. Description Genus ''Choerades'' is closely related to the genera ''Laphria'' and '' Bombomima''. They can mainly be distinguished by genitalic differences in males, as the shape of the upper forceps or the evolution of lamellae from the fusion of bristles, but also for the length of hairs and bristles on the facial gibbosity. The adults' average sizes reach . These robber flies are quite hairy, their body is usually black, while the bee-mimicking abdomen shows black and yellow stripes. They generally prey on insects of a variety of species, including flies, bees, wasps and beetles. Distribution The species of this genus are distributed in most of Europe, the Eastern Palearctic realm, the Near East, and the Nearctic realm. Species '' Choerades castellanii'' (Hradský, 1962) '' Choerades dioctriaeformis'' (Meigen, 1820) ''Choerades femorata' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Choerades Loewi ''Choerades'' is a genus of robber flies described by Francis Walker in 1851, belonging to the family Asilidae, subfamily Laphriinae. Description Genus ''Choerades'' is closely related to the genera ''Laphria'' and '' Bombomima''. They can mainly be distinguished by genitalic differences in males, as the shape of the upper forceps or the evolution of lamellae from the fusion of bristles, but also for the length of hairs and bristles on the facial gibbosity. The adults' average sizes reach . These robber flies are quite hairy, their body is usually black, while the bee-mimicking abdomen shows black and yellow stripes. They generally prey on insects of a variety of species, including flies, bees, wasps and beetles. Distribution The species of this genus are distributed in most of Europe, the Eastern Palearctic realm, the Near East, and the Nearctic realm. Species '' Choerades castellanii'' (Hradský, 1962) '' Choerades dioctriaeformis'' (Meigen, 1820) ''Choerades femorata' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Choerades Lapponica ''Choerades'' is a genus of robber flies described by Francis Walker in 1851, belonging to the family Asilidae, subfamily Laphriinae. Description Genus ''Choerades'' is closely related to the genera ''Laphria'' and '' Bombomima''. They can mainly be distinguished by genitalic differences in males, as the shape of the upper forceps or the evolution of lamellae from the fusion of bristles, but also for the length of hairs and bristles on the facial gibbosity. The adults' average sizes reach . These robber flies are quite hairy, their body is usually black, while the bee-mimicking abdomen shows black and yellow stripes. They generally prey on insects of a variety of species, including flies, bees, wasps and beetles. Distribution The species of this genus are distributed in most of Europe, the Eastern Palearctic realm, the Near East, and the Nearctic realm. Species '' Choerades castellanii'' (Hradský, 1962) '' Choerades dioctriaeformis'' (Meigen, 1820) ''Choerades femorata' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Choerades Ignea ''Choerades'' is a genus of robber flies described by Francis Walker in 1851, belonging to the family Asilidae, subfamily Laphriinae. Description Genus ''Choerades'' is closely related to the genera ''Laphria'' and '' Bombomima''. They can mainly be distinguished by genitalic differences in males, as the shape of the upper forceps or the evolution of lamellae from the fusion of bristles, but also for the length of hairs and bristles on the facial gibbosity. The adults' average sizes reach . These robber flies are quite hairy, their body is usually black, while the bee-mimicking abdomen shows black and yellow stripes. They generally prey on insects of a variety of species, including flies, bees, wasps and beetles. Distribution The species of this genus are distributed in most of Europe, the Eastern Palearctic realm, the Near East, and the Nearctic realm. Species '' Choerades castellanii'' (Hradský, 1962) '' Choerades dioctriaeformis'' (Meigen, 1820) ''Choerades femorata' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Choerades Gilva ''Choerades'' is a genus of robber flies described by Francis Walker in 1851, belonging to the family Asilidae, subfamily Laphriinae. Description Genus ''Choerades'' is closely related to the genera ''Laphria'' and '' Bombomima''. They can mainly be distinguished by genitalic differences in males, as the shape of the upper forceps or the evolution of lamellae from the fusion of bristles, but also for the length of hairs and bristles on the facial gibbosity. The adults' average sizes reach . These robber flies are quite hairy, their body is usually black, while the bee-mimicking abdomen shows black and yellow stripes. They generally prey on insects of a variety of species, including flies, bees, wasps and beetles. Distribution The species of this genus are distributed in most of Europe, the Eastern Palearctic realm, the Near East, and the Nearctic realm. Species '' Choerades castellanii'' (Hradský, 1962) '' Choerades dioctriaeformis'' (Meigen, 1820) ''Choerades femorata' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Choerades Fulva ''Choerades'' is a genus of robber flies described by Francis Walker in 1851, belonging to the family Asilidae, subfamily Laphriinae. Description Genus ''Choerades'' is closely related to the genera ''Laphria'' and '' Bombomima''. They can mainly be distinguished by genitalic differences in males, as the shape of the upper forceps or the evolution of lamellae from the fusion of bristles, but also for the length of hairs and bristles on the facial gibbosity. The adults' average sizes reach . These robber flies are quite hairy, their body is usually black, while the bee-mimicking abdomen shows black and yellow stripes. They generally prey on insects of a variety of species, including flies, bees, wasps and beetles. Distribution The species of this genus are distributed in most of Europe, the Eastern Palearctic realm, the Near East, and the Nearctic realm. Species '' Choerades castellanii'' (Hradský, 1962) '' Choerades dioctriaeformis'' (Meigen, 1820) ''Choerades femorata' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Choerades Fuliginosa ''Choerades'' is a genus of robber flies described by Francis Walker in 1851, belonging to the family Asilidae, subfamily Laphriinae. Description Genus ''Choerades'' is closely related to the genera ''Laphria'' and '' Bombomima''. They can mainly be distinguished by genitalic differences in males, as the shape of the upper forceps or the evolution of lamellae from the fusion of bristles, but also for the length of hairs and bristles on the facial gibbosity. The adults' average sizes reach . These robber flies are quite hairy, their body is usually black, while the bee-mimicking abdomen shows black and yellow stripes. They generally prey on insects of a variety of species, including flies, bees, wasps and beetles. Distribution The species of this genus are distributed in most of Europe, the Eastern Palearctic realm, the Near East, and the Nearctic realm. Species '' Choerades castellanii'' (Hradský, 1962) '' Choerades dioctriaeformis'' (Meigen, 1820) ''Choerades femorata' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]

picture info	Choerades ''Choerades'' is a genus of robber fly, robber flies described by Francis Walker (entomologist), Francis Walker in 1851, belonging to the family Asilidae, subfamily Laphriinae. Description Genus ''Choerades'' is closely related to the genera ''Laphria (fly), Laphria'' and ''Bombomima''. They can mainly be distinguished by genitalic differences in males, as the shape of the upper forceps or the evolution of lamellae from the fusion of bristles, but also for the length of hairs and bristles on the facial gibbosity. The adults' average sizes reach . These robber flies are quite hairy, their body is usually black, while the bee-mimicking abdomen shows black and yellow stripes. They generally prey on insects of a variety of species, including flies, bees, wasps and beetles. Distribution The species of this genus are distributed in most of Europe, the Eastern Palearctic realm, the Near East, and the Nearctic realm. Species ''Choerades castellanii'' (Hradský, 1962) ''Choerades dioc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Choerades Femorata ''Choerades'' is a genus of robber fly, robber flies described by Francis Walker (entomologist), Francis Walker in 1851, belonging to the family Asilidae, subfamily Laphriinae. Description Genus ''Choerades'' is closely related to the genera ''Laphria (fly), Laphria'' and ''Bombomima''. They can mainly be distinguished by genitalic differences in males, as the shape of the upper forceps or the evolution of lamellae from the fusion of bristles, but also for the length of hairs and bristles on the facial gibbosity. The adults' average sizes reach . These robber flies are quite hairy, their body is usually black, while the bee-mimicking abdomen shows black and yellow stripes. They generally prey on insects of a variety of species, including flies, bees, wasps and beetles. Distribution The species of this genus are distributed in most of Europe, the Eastern Palearctic realm, the Near East, and the Nearctic realm. Species ''Choerades castellanii'' (Hradský, 1962) ''Choerades dioc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Choerades Fortunata ''Choerades'' is a genus of robber flies described by Francis Walker in 1851, belonging to the family Asilidae, subfamily Laphriinae. Description Genus ''Choerades'' is closely related to the genera ''Laphria'' and '' Bombomima''. They can mainly be distinguished by genitalic differences in males, as the shape of the upper forceps or the evolution of lamellae from the fusion of bristles, but also for the length of hairs and bristles on the facial gibbosity. The adults' average sizes reach . These robber flies are quite hairy, their body is usually black, while the bee-mimicking abdomen shows black and yellow stripes. They generally prey on insects of a variety of species, including flies, bees, wasps and beetles. Distribution The species of this genus are distributed in most of Europe, the Eastern Palearctic realm, the Near East, and the Nearctic realm. Species '' Choerades castellanii'' (Hradský, 1962) '' Choerades dioctriaeformis'' (Meigen, 1820) ''Choerades femorata ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Choerades In Copula ''Choerades'' is a genus of robber flies described by Francis Walker in 1851, belonging to the family Asilidae, subfamily Laphriinae. Description Genus ''Choerades'' is closely related to the genera ''Laphria'' and '' Bombomima''. They can mainly be distinguished by genitalic differences in males, as the shape of the upper forceps or the evolution of lamellae from the fusion of bristles, but also for the length of hairs and bristles on the facial gibbosity. The adults' average sizes reach . These robber flies are quite hairy, their body is usually black, while the bee-mimicking abdomen shows black and yellow stripes. They generally prey on insects of a variety of species, including flies, bees, wasps and beetles. Distribution The species of this genus are distributed in most of Europe, the Eastern Palearctic realm, the Near East, and the Nearctic realm. Species '' Choerades castellanii'' (Hradský, 1962) '' Choerades dioctriaeformis'' (Meigen, 1820) ''Choerades femorata' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Choerades Venatrix ''Choerades'' is a genus of robber flies described by Francis Walker in 1851, belonging to the family Asilidae, subfamily Laphriinae. Description Genus ''Choerades'' is closely related to the genera ''Laphria'' and '' Bombomima''. They can mainly be distinguished by genitalic differences in males, as the shape of the upper forceps or the evolution of lamellae from the fusion of bristles, but also for the length of hairs and bristles on the facial gibbosity. The adults' average sizes reach . These robber flies are quite hairy, their body is usually black, while the bee-mimicking abdomen shows black and yellow stripes. They generally prey on insects of a variety of species, including flies, bees, wasps and beetles. Distribution The species of this genus are distributed in most of Europe, the Eastern Palearctic realm, the Near East, and the Nearctic realm. Species '' Choerades castellanii'' (Hradský, 1962) '' Choerades dioctriaeformis'' (Meigen, 1820) ''Choerades femorata' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Choerades Rufipes ''Choerades'' is a genus of robber flies described by Francis Walker in 1851, belonging to the family Asilidae, subfamily Laphriinae. Description Genus ''Choerades'' is closely related to the genera ''Laphria'' and '' Bombomima''. They can mainly be distinguished by genitalic differences in males, as the shape of the upper forceps or the evolution of lamellae from the fusion of bristles, but also for the length of hairs and bristles on the facial gibbosity. The adults' average sizes reach . These robber flies are quite hairy, their body is usually black, while the bee-mimicking abdomen shows black and yellow stripes. They generally prey on insects of a variety of species, including flies, bees, wasps and beetles. Distribution The species of this genus are distributed in most of Europe, the Eastern Palearctic realm, the Near East, and the Nearctic realm. Species '' Choerades castellanii'' (Hradský, 1962) '' Choerades dioctriaeformis'' (Meigen, 1820) ''Choerades femorata' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Choerades Mouchai ''Choerades'' is a genus of robber flies described by Francis Walker in 1851, belonging to the family Asilidae, subfamily Laphriinae. Description Genus ''Choerades'' is closely related to the genera ''Laphria'' and '' Bombomima''. They can mainly be distinguished by genitalic differences in males, as the shape of the upper forceps or the evolution of lamellae from the fusion of bristles, but also for the length of hairs and bristles on the facial gibbosity. The adults' average sizes reach . These robber flies are quite hairy, their body is usually black, while the bee-mimicking abdomen shows black and yellow stripes. They generally prey on insects of a variety of species, including flies, bees, wasps and beetles. Distribution The species of this genus are distributed in most of Europe, the Eastern Palearctic realm, the Near East, and the Nearctic realm. Species '' Choerades castellanii'' (Hradský, 1962) '' Choerades dioctriaeformis'' (Meigen, 1820) ''Choerades femorata' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Choerades Loewi ''Choerades'' is a genus of robber flies described by Francis Walker in 1851, belonging to the family Asilidae, subfamily Laphriinae. Description Genus ''Choerades'' is closely related to the genera ''Laphria'' and '' Bombomima''. They can mainly be distinguished by genitalic differences in males, as the shape of the upper forceps or the evolution of lamellae from the fusion of bristles, but also for the length of hairs and bristles on the facial gibbosity. The adults' average sizes reach . These robber flies are quite hairy, their body is usually black, while the bee-mimicking abdomen shows black and yellow stripes. They generally prey on insects of a variety of species, including flies, bees, wasps and beetles. Distribution The species of this genus are distributed in most of Europe, the Eastern Palearctic realm, the Near East, and the Nearctic realm. Species '' Choerades castellanii'' (Hradský, 1962) '' Choerades dioctriaeformis'' (Meigen, 1820) ''Choerades femorata' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Choerades Lapponica ''Choerades'' is a genus of robber flies described by Francis Walker in 1851, belonging to the family Asilidae, subfamily Laphriinae. Description Genus ''Choerades'' is closely related to the genera ''Laphria'' and '' Bombomima''. They can mainly be distinguished by genitalic differences in males, as the shape of the upper forceps or the evolution of lamellae from the fusion of bristles, but also for the length of hairs and bristles on the facial gibbosity. The adults' average sizes reach . These robber flies are quite hairy, their body is usually black, while the bee-mimicking abdomen shows black and yellow stripes. They generally prey on insects of a variety of species, including flies, bees, wasps and beetles. Distribution The species of this genus are distributed in most of Europe, the Eastern Palearctic realm, the Near East, and the Nearctic realm. Species '' Choerades castellanii'' (Hradský, 1962) '' Choerades dioctriaeformis'' (Meigen, 1820) ''Choerades femorata' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Choerades Ignea ''Choerades'' is a genus of robber flies described by Francis Walker in 1851, belonging to the family Asilidae, subfamily Laphriinae. Description Genus ''Choerades'' is closely related to the genera ''Laphria'' and '' Bombomima''. They can mainly be distinguished by genitalic differences in males, as the shape of the upper forceps or the evolution of lamellae from the fusion of bristles, but also for the length of hairs and bristles on the facial gibbosity. The adults' average sizes reach . These robber flies are quite hairy, their body is usually black, while the bee-mimicking abdomen shows black and yellow stripes. They generally prey on insects of a variety of species, including flies, bees, wasps and beetles. Distribution The species of this genus are distributed in most of Europe, the Eastern Palearctic realm, the Near East, and the Nearctic realm. Species '' Choerades castellanii'' (Hradský, 1962) '' Choerades dioctriaeformis'' (Meigen, 1820) ''Choerades femorata' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Choerades Gilva ''Choerades'' is a genus of robber flies described by Francis Walker in 1851, belonging to the family Asilidae, subfamily Laphriinae. Description Genus ''Choerades'' is closely related to the genera ''Laphria'' and '' Bombomima''. They can mainly be distinguished by genitalic differences in males, as the shape of the upper forceps or the evolution of lamellae from the fusion of bristles, but also for the length of hairs and bristles on the facial gibbosity. The adults' average sizes reach . These robber flies are quite hairy, their body is usually black, while the bee-mimicking abdomen shows black and yellow stripes. They generally prey on insects of a variety of species, including flies, bees, wasps and beetles. Distribution The species of this genus are distributed in most of Europe, the Eastern Palearctic realm, the Near East, and the Nearctic realm. Species '' Choerades castellanii'' (Hradský, 1962) '' Choerades dioctriaeformis'' (Meigen, 1820) ''Choerades femorata' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Choerades Fulva ''Choerades'' is a genus of robber flies described by Francis Walker in 1851, belonging to the family Asilidae, subfamily Laphriinae. Description Genus ''Choerades'' is closely related to the genera ''Laphria'' and '' Bombomima''. They can mainly be distinguished by genitalic differences in males, as the shape of the upper forceps or the evolution of lamellae from the fusion of bristles, but also for the length of hairs and bristles on the facial gibbosity. The adults' average sizes reach . These robber flies are quite hairy, their body is usually black, while the bee-mimicking abdomen shows black and yellow stripes. They generally prey on insects of a variety of species, including flies, bees, wasps and beetles. Distribution The species of this genus are distributed in most of Europe, the Eastern Palearctic realm, the Near East, and the Nearctic realm. Species '' Choerades castellanii'' (Hradský, 1962) '' Choerades dioctriaeformis'' (Meigen, 1820) ''Choerades femorata' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Choerades Fuliginosa ''Choerades'' is a genus of robber flies described by Francis Walker in 1851, belonging to the family Asilidae, subfamily Laphriinae. Description Genus ''Choerades'' is closely related to the genera ''Laphria'' and '' Bombomima''. They can mainly be distinguished by genitalic differences in males, as the shape of the upper forceps or the evolution of lamellae from the fusion of bristles, but also for the length of hairs and bristles on the facial gibbosity. The adults' average sizes reach . These robber flies are quite hairy, their body is usually black, while the bee-mimicking abdomen shows black and yellow stripes. They generally prey on insects of a variety of species, including flies, bees, wasps and beetles. Distribution The species of this genus are distributed in most of Europe, the Eastern Palearctic realm, the Near East, and the Nearctic realm. Species '' Choerades castellanii'' (Hradský, 1962) '' Choerades dioctriaeformis'' (Meigen, 1820) ''Choerades femorata' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]