Atomosia melanopogon
Hermann, 1912
Blackbeard Micropanther
Atomosia melanopogon is a of robber fly ( Asilidae) described by Hermann in 1912. It is commonly known as the Blackbeard Micropanther. As with other Asilidae, it is a predatory fly that captures prey in . The species has been documented through nearly 800 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is relatively well-recorded among robber flies.
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How to pronounce Atomosia melanopogon: //ˌætəˈmoʊziə mɛˌlænoʊˈpoʊɡən//
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The was described by Hermann in 1912, with the specific epithet 'melanopogon' referring to the black beard (melano- = black, -pogon = beard), consistent with the 'Blackbeard Micropanther'.