Cophura powersi
Wilcox, 1965
Cophura powersi is a of robber fly in the Asilidae, described by Wilcox in 1965. The species was named in honor of entomologist Jack Powers, who collected the in the Dakotas. It belongs to a of robber flies that are primarily found in western North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cophura powersi: /koʊˈfjʊəɹə ˈpaʊəɹsaɪ/
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Distribution
Recorded from the Dakotas (North Dakota and South Dakota) in the Great Plains region of North America.
Human Relevance
Named after entomologist Jack Powers (1929–2003), professor at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, who was known for his extensive collecting expeditions and mentorship of students.
Similar Taxa
- Megacyllene powersiNote: The Megacyllene powersi (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) is a separate also named after Jack Powers. Cophura powersi is a robber fly (Diptera: Asilidae). The two species share an eponym but belong to entirely different orders and are not closely related.