Cophura tolandi
Wilcox, 1959
Cophura tolandi is a of robber fly ( Asilidae) described by Wilcox in 1959. It belongs to the Brachyrhopalinae within the large and diverse asilid lineage. The Cophura contains multiple North American species, though specific natural history details for C. tolandi remain poorly documented. Like other robber flies, it is presumed to be a predatory insect.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cophura tolandi: /ˈkɒfjʊrə təˈlændi/
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Taxonomic note
The was described by J. Wilcox in 1959. It is placed in Brachyrhopalinae, a group characterized by particular wing venation and genitalic features among Asilidae.
Data deficiency
Only one observation is recorded in iNaturalist as of source date, indicating this is rarely encountered or underreported. No published species-specific ecological studies were found in the provided sources.