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Northeastern Hammertail

Efferia aestuans

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Diptera ›Family: Asilidae ›Genus: Efferia

About

Erax aestuans is a species of insect in the family Asilidae, the robber flies. It is native to eastern North America, where it ranges from Ontario and New Hampshire south into Florida and New Mexico. It was originally described as Asilus aestuans in Carl Linnaeus' 1763 work Centuria Insectorum.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Northeastern Hammertail?
The scientific name of Northeastern Hammertail is Efferia aestuans.
What kingdom does Northeastern Hammertail belong to?
Northeastern Hammertail belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Northeastern Hammertail belong to?
Northeastern Hammertail belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Northeastern Hammertail belong to?
Northeastern Hammertail belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Northeastern Hammertail belong to?
Northeastern Hammertail belongs to the order Diptera.
What family does Northeastern Hammertail belong to?
Northeastern Hammertail belongs to the family Asilidae.
What genus does Northeastern Hammertail belong to?
Northeastern Hammertail belongs to the genus Efferia.