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Stilpnogaster aemula
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Stilpnogaster aemula

Stilpnogaster aemula is a species of 'stiletto flies' belonging to the family Asilidae.

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Description

Stilpnogaster aemula can reach a body length of about 14–16 millimetres (0.55–0.63 in). Face is covered with pubescence and shows a narrow shiny longitudinal marking. Tergites and sternites are shiny black, with tomentose hind margins of each segment. Discal bristles on tergites are well-developed. Metatarsus of mid leg is of usual length.

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Range & habitat

This species is present in part of Europe (Austria, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Sweden, former Yugoslavia and Switzerland).

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