Cophura bella
Loew, 1872
Cophura bella is a of robber fly in the Asilidae, first described by Hermann Loew in 1872. The species belongs to the Brachyrhopalinae and is placed in the Cophura. Very little specific information has been published regarding its , , or distribution. Records in iNaturalist indicate at least 12 observations of this species, suggesting it is documented in nature but not extensively studied.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cophura bella: /koʊˈfjʊəɹə ˈbɛlə/
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Taxonomic Placement
The is classified in the Brachyrhopalinae, a group within Asilidae that includes relatively small, often slender robber flies. The Cophura contains multiple species, but distinguishing features of C. bella relative to are not well documented in accessible literature.
Data Availability
Despite being described over 150 years ago, Cophura bella appears to lack dedicated ecological or behavioral studies. Most information comes from taxonomic databases and citizen science observations rather than primary research publications.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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