Pogonosoma

Rondani, 1856

robber flies

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Pogonosoma is a of robber flies in the Asilidae, established by Camillo Rondani in 1856. The genus comprises approximately 17 described . Members of this genus are predatory dipterans that capture other insects in . As part of the diverse Asilidae family, they share the characteristic robust body form and predatory habits typical of robber flies.

Pogonosoma by (c) Arturo Femia, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Arturo Femia. Used under a CC-BY license.Pogonosoma dorsatum (47279822592) by Christina Butler from Georgia, United States. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.Pogonosoma ridingsi in copula by JerryFriedman. Used under a CC BY-SA 3.0 license.

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How to pronounce Pogonosoma: //ˌpɒɡəˈnoʊsəmə//

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of other insects, contributing to in their .

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