Proctacanthus longus is a species of robber flies (insects in the family Asilidae).
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Long-winged Marauder being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Proctacanthus brevipennis
- Proctacanthus gracilis
- Proctacanthus rufus
- Proctacanthus philadelphicus
- Proctacanthus milbertii
- Proctacanthus hinei
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Diptera
- Family
- Asilidae
- Genus
- Proctacanthus
- Species
- Proctacanthus longus
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