Saropogon coquilletti

Back, 1909

Saropogon coquilletti is a of assassin fly ( Asilidae) first described by Back in 1909. It belongs to the Saropogon, which was reviewed for Nearctic species north of Mexico by Charlotte Herbert Alberts as part of her dissertation research on assassin fly . Like other members of the Asilidae, this species is a predatory fly with venomous capabilities. The species is part of a group that has received recent taxonomic attention due to the discovery and description of related new species in the southwestern United States.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Saropogon coquilletti: /ˌsæroʊˈpoʊɡɒn koʊˌkwɪˈjɛti/

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Distribution

Nearctic region, north of Mexico. The occurs within the range covered by Alberts' review of Nearctic Saropogon species.

Ecological Role

As a member of the Asilidae (assassin flies), S. coquilletti likely functions as an aerial of other arthropods. Assassin flies are venomous predators that immobilize prey and perform .

Similar Taxa

  • Saropogon pyrodesA recently described new from Arizona that was included in the same taxonomic review by Alberts; distinguished by 'fire-like' coloration.
  • Other Nearctic Saropogon speciesAlberts' 2023 review of Nearctic Saropogon north of Mexico provides the primary modern reference for distinguishing S. coquilletti from based on morphological characters.

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