Ethology of Proctacanthus gracilis Bromley, 1928 (Diptera: Asilidae) in Northeastern Florida, U.S.A.

Dennis, D. Steve

Ethology of Proctacanthus gracilis Bromley, 1928 (Diptera: Asilidae) in Northeastern Florida, U.S.A.

D. Steve DENNIS (1105 Myrtle Wood Drive, St. Augustine, Florida 32086-4838, U.S.A.)

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Yıl: 2020 Cilt: 22 Sayı: 3 Sayfa Aralığı: 255 - 273 Metin Dili: İngilizce İndeks Tarihi: 04-05-2021

Ethology of Proctacanthus gracilis Bromley, 1928 (Diptera: Asilidae) in Northeastern Florida, U.S.A.

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Proctacanthus gracilis Bromley, 1928 forages primarily from vegetation, capturing prey in flight, andimmobilizing them in flight or on the ground. Identified prey is in eight insect orders (Coleoptera, Diptera,Hemiptera, Hymenoptera, Lepidoptera, Neuroptera, Odonata, and Orthoptera), with Othoptera makingup 63.0%. Mating occurs in the tail-to-tail position and oviposition is in the ground. This species exhibitsa distinct daily rhythm of activity for feeding and mating. Grooming behavior resembles that describedfor other species of robber flies. Morphology, habitats and distribution in Florida, resting behavior, andpredators and parasites also are discussed.

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APA	Dennis D (2020). Ethology of Proctacanthus gracilis Bromley, 1928 (Diptera: Asilidae) in Northeastern Florida, U.S.A.. , 255 - 273.
Chicago	Dennis D. Steve Ethology of Proctacanthus gracilis Bromley, 1928 (Diptera: Asilidae) in Northeastern Florida, U.S.A.. (2020): 255 - 273.
MLA	Dennis D. Steve Ethology of Proctacanthus gracilis Bromley, 1928 (Diptera: Asilidae) in Northeastern Florida, U.S.A.. , 2020, ss.255 - 273.
AMA	Dennis D Ethology of Proctacanthus gracilis Bromley, 1928 (Diptera: Asilidae) in Northeastern Florida, U.S.A.. . 2020; 255 - 273.
Vancouver	Dennis D Ethology of Proctacanthus gracilis Bromley, 1928 (Diptera: Asilidae) in Northeastern Florida, U.S.A.. . 2020; 255 - 273.
IEEE	Dennis D "Ethology of Proctacanthus gracilis Bromley, 1928 (Diptera: Asilidae) in Northeastern Florida, U.S.A.." , ss.255 - 273, 2020.
ISNAD	Dennis, D. Steve. "Ethology of Proctacanthus gracilis Bromley, 1928 (Diptera: Asilidae) in Northeastern Florida, U.S.A.". (2020), 255-273.

APA	Dennis D (2020). Ethology of Proctacanthus gracilis Bromley, 1928 (Diptera: Asilidae) in Northeastern Florida, U.S.A.. Journal of the Entomological Research Society, 22(3), 255 - 273.
Chicago	Dennis D. Steve Ethology of Proctacanthus gracilis Bromley, 1928 (Diptera: Asilidae) in Northeastern Florida, U.S.A.. Journal of the Entomological Research Society 22, no.3 (2020): 255 - 273.
MLA	Dennis D. Steve Ethology of Proctacanthus gracilis Bromley, 1928 (Diptera: Asilidae) in Northeastern Florida, U.S.A.. Journal of the Entomological Research Society, vol.22, no.3, 2020, ss.255 - 273.
AMA	Dennis D Ethology of Proctacanthus gracilis Bromley, 1928 (Diptera: Asilidae) in Northeastern Florida, U.S.A.. Journal of the Entomological Research Society. 2020; 22(3): 255 - 273.
Vancouver	Dennis D Ethology of Proctacanthus gracilis Bromley, 1928 (Diptera: Asilidae) in Northeastern Florida, U.S.A.. Journal of the Entomological Research Society. 2020; 22(3): 255 - 273.
IEEE	Dennis D "Ethology of Proctacanthus gracilis Bromley, 1928 (Diptera: Asilidae) in Northeastern Florida, U.S.A.." Journal of the Entomological Research Society, 22, ss.255 - 273, 2020.
ISNAD	Dennis, D. Steve. "Ethology of Proctacanthus gracilis Bromley, 1928 (Diptera: Asilidae) in Northeastern Florida, U.S.A.". Journal of the Entomological Research Society 22/3 (2020), 255-273.