Cophura hennei
Wilcox & Martin, 1945
Cophura hennei is a of robber fly (Asilidae) described by Wilcox & Martin in 1945. As a member of the Brachyrhopalinae, it belongs to a group characterized by reduced wing venation and compact body forms. The Cophura contains small to medium-sized predatory flies distributed primarily in the New World. Specific biological details for C. hennei remain poorly documented in published literature.
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Taxonomic Note
The Brachyrhopalinae, to which Cophura belongs, was historically considered a tribe within Asilinae but was elevated to subfamily status based on phylogenetic studies. This classification is reflected in current taxonomic databases.
Data Deficiency
No published -level ecological, behavioral, or morphological studies specific to Cophura hennei were located in major entomological databases. The species is known primarily from the original description and taxonomic catalog entries.