Cophura vandykei
Wilcox, 1965
Cophura vandykei is a of in the , described by Wilcox in 1965. It belongs to the Brachyrhopalinae. Robber flies are predatory dipterans known for their agile and ability to capture other in mid-air. The species epithet honors the H.H. Van Dyke.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cophura vandykei: /kɔˈfjʊrə vænˈdaɪki/
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Taxonomic Note
The was named in honor of H.H. Van Dyke, an known for his work on and other . The Cophura belongs to the Brachyrhopalinae within , a group characterized by particular patterns and body structures.
Sources and further reading
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- GBIF taxonomy match
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