Cophura clausa
(Coquillett, 1893)
Cophura clausa is a of robber fly in the Asilidae, Brachyrhopalinae. It was described by Coquillett in 1893. The Cophura is part of a diverse group of predatory flies commonly known as robber flies or assassin flies, which are characterized by their stout bodies, strong legs for capturing prey, and . Beyond its taxonomic placement, little specific biological information has been documented for this particular species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cophura clausa: /ˈkoʊfjuːrə ˈklɔː.sə/
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Taxonomic Note
The specific epithet 'clausa' is shared with other mentioned in the provided sources, notably Trichopsidea clausa (a tangle-veined fly, Nemestrinidae) and Pinus clausa (sand pine, a conifer). These are unrelated organisms; Cophura clausa belongs to the order Diptera (true flies) and should not be confused with the nemestrinid fly or the pine .
Data Limitations
No -specific observations, images, or biological studies were found for Cophura clausa in the provided sources. The Catalogue of Life and GBIF confirm the name as accepted, but iNaturalist reports zero observations. The Cophura is not covered in detail in standard North American dipteran field guides, and no published species accounts were located.