Ceraturgus aurulentus
(Fabricius, 1805)
Ceraturgus aurulentus is a of robber fly in the Asilidae, first described by Fabricius in 1805. It belongs to the tribe Ceraturgini within the Brachyrhopalinae. As with other robber flies, it is a predatory species. The species name "aurulentus" suggests a golden coloration.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ceraturgus aurulentus: /sɛrˈætʊrgəs aʊˈrʊlɛntəs/
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Taxonomic Placement
Ceraturgus aurulentus is classified within the tribe Ceraturgini, Brachyrhopalinae, Asilidae (robber flies). The Ceraturgus is part of a distinctive group of robber flies characterized by particular morphological features, though specific diagnostic traits for C. aurulentus are not documented in the provided sources.
Etymology
The specific epithet "aurulentus" derives from Latin, meaning "golden" or "gilded," likely referring to coloration of the fly.