Orthogonis stygia
(Bromley, 1931)
Orthogonis stygia is a of robber fly in the Asilidae, described by Bromley in 1931. The specific epithet 'stygia' references the underworld or darkness, suggesting possible associations with dim or the predatory nature of these flies. Robber flies are predatory insects known for their aggressive hunting and are important components of terrestrial . The Orthogonis is part of the diverse Asilidae family, which contains over 7,000 described species worldwide.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Orthogonis stygia: /ɔrˈθoʊɡoʊnɪs ˈstɪdʒiə/
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- Catalogue of Life
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