Saropogon semiustus

Coquillett, 1904

Saropogon semiustus is a of assassin fly ( Asilidae) described by Coquillett in 1904. It belongs to the Dasypogoninae and tribe Saropogonini. As with other members of the Saropogon, it is a predatory fly, though specific details of its remain poorly documented. The genus Saropogon has been the subject of recent taxonomic revision work focusing on Nearctic species.

Saropogon semiustus by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Saropogon semiustus by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Saropogon semiustus by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Saropogon semiustus: /ˌsæɹəˈpoʊɡən ˌsɛmiˈʌstəs/

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Distribution

Nearctic region (North America north of Mexico)

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Taxonomic context

Saropogon semiustus is one of multiple Nearctic in the Saropogon that were reviewed by Alberts (2023) in ZooKeys. The genus Saropogon belongs to the Dasypogoninae, one of 12 subfamilies in the Asilidae.

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