Laphyctis

''Laphyctis'' is a genus of robberflies restricted to the Afrotropical region. In the past some members were placed in the genus '' Laphystia'' . ''Laphyctis'' has an open R1 cell unlike ''Laphystia'' and has long dense macroseta on the distal margin of the male gonocoxite. Most species in the genus are found in dry sandy regions and are active in summer.

Species in the genus include:
* ''L. iota''
* ''L. eremia''
* ''L. gigantella''
* ''L. orichalcea''
* ''L. argenteofasciata''

References

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Asilidae genera
Laphriinae