Saropogon albifrons
Back, 1904
Saropogon albifrons is a of assassin fly ( Asilidae) described by Back in 1904. It belongs to the Dasypogoninae and tribe Saropogonini. Like other members of the Saropogon, it is a predatory fly with venomous capabilities. The species is part of the Nearctic fauna, with documented observations primarily from western North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Saropogon albifrons: //sæˈrɒpəɡɒn ælˈbaɪfrɒnz//
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Distribution
Western North America; documented in Arizona and surrounding regions.
Ecological Role
Predatory insect, likely contributing to as part of the assassin fly guild.
Similar Taxa
- Saropogon pyrodesCongeneric in the Nearctic region; both belong to the Saropogon and share similar morphological features and ecological roles as predatory flies.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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