Texas Bandit
Cophura texana
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Diptera
- Superfamily: Asiloidea
- Family: Asilidae
- Subfamily: Dasypogoninae
- Genus: Cophura
- Species: texana
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cophura texana: /kəˈfjʊərə tɛkˈsænə/
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Summary
Cophura texana, commonly known as the Texas Bandit, is a species of robber fly belonging to the genus Cophura. It is part of a larger family of predatory flies known for their aggressive hunting behavior.
Habitat
Cophura texana is typically found in areas with open fields and grasslands.
Distribution
This species has been recorded in Oklahoma and Texas.
Diet
Cophura texana, like other robber flies, is a predatory insect that primarily feeds on other insects.
Ecosystem Role
As a predatory insect, Cophura texana plays a role in controlling insect populations within its habitat.
Collecting Methods
- Net collecting
- Hand collecting
Preservation Methods
- Pinning
- Alcohol preservation
Tags
- Cophura
- Texas Bandit
- Robber Fly
- Asilidae
- Entomology