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- Title
Ethology of Proctacanthus brevipennis (Wiedemann, 1828) (Diptera: Asilidae) in Northeastern Florida, U.S.A.
- Authors
DENNIS, D. Steve
- Abstract
During 5 weeks of observation, Proctacanthus brevipennis (Wiedemann, 1828) foraged from both the ground and vegetation, capturing and immobilizing most prey in light. Identiied prey came from six insect orders (Coleoptera, Diptera, Hymenoptera, Isoptera, Lepidoptera, and Orthoptera), with Coleoptera making up 59.7%. Mating occurred in the tail-to-tail position and oviposition was in the ground, typically in the shade of vegetation. This species exhibited a distinct daily rhythm of activity for feeding, mating, and oviposition. Grooming behavior resembled that described for other species of Asilidae. Habitat, resting behavior, and predators and parasites also are discussed.
- Subjects
DIPTERA; ROBBER flies; INSECT behavior; PLANT parasites; PROCTACANTHUS; PREDATION; OVIPARITY in insects; CIRCADIAN rhythms
- Publication
Journal of the Entomological Research Society, 2012, Vol 14, Issue 3, p91
- ISSN
1302-0250
- Publication type
Article