Cophura vitripennis

(Curran, 1927)

Cophura vitripennis is a of robber fly (Diptera: Asilidae) in the Brachyrhopalinae, originally described by Charles Howard Curran in 1927. The species epithet 'vitripennis' (Latin for 'glass-winged') refers to the transparent or hyaline wing condition. As with other Asilidae, this species is presumed to be a predatory insect, though specific biological details remain poorly documented in the available literature. The Cophura is part of the diverse robber fly fauna of the Americas.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cophura vitripennis: //ˈkoʊ.fjʊ.rə vɪˈtraɪˌpɛn.nɪs//

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Identification

Identification of Cophura vitripennis requires examination of wing venation, body proportions, and genitalic structures typical of the Cophura. The specific epithet suggests hyaline or glassy wings, which may distinguish it from with more pigmented wings. Accurate identification to level within Cophura necessitates reference to the original description (Curran 1927) and subsequent taxonomic revisions of the genus.

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Taxonomic history

Described by C.H. Curran in 1927. The Cophura was established by Macquart in 1838 and is currently classified in the Brachyrhopalinae of Asilidae.

Etymology

The specific epithet 'vitripennis' derives from Latin 'vitrum' (glass) and 'penna' (wing), referring to the transparent or hyaline wing condition characteristic of this .