Taracticus octopunctatus is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae. It is found in the eastern United States.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Eight-spotted Rainbow Robber 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
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Diptera
- Family
- Asilidae
- Genus
- Taracticus
- Species
- Taracticus octopunctatus
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