Psilocurus
Loew, 1874
Species Guides
3Psilocurus is a of robber flies ( Asilidae) containing approximately 13-14 described . These predatory dipterans are part of the diverse asilid fauna, though specific biological details for most species remain poorly documented. The genus was established by Hermann Loew in 1874.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Psilocurus: /ˌsaɪloʊˈkjʊrəs/
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Identification
Asilid are distinguished by combinations of facial mystax structure, leg spine patterns, wing venation, and male genitalia. Without -level examination, Psilocurus is difficult to separate from related genera in the field.
Distribution
of Psilocurus have been recorded from the Nearctic and Palearctic regions, with distributions spanning North America and parts of Eurasia.
Ecological Role
As members of the Asilidae, Psilocurus function as aerial of other insects, contributing to in their .
Similar Taxa
- Other Asilidae generaMany robber fly share general body plan and predatory habits; definitive separation requires examination of genitalic and other fine structural characters.