Ceraturgus cornutus
(Wiedemann, 1828)
Ceraturgus cornutus is a of robber fly (Diptera: Asilidae) native to North America. It was designated as the type species for the resurrected subgenus Ceraturgopsis in a 2008 taxonomic review. The species is part of the diverse asilid fauna of the eastern United States and Canada.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ceraturgus cornutus: //sɛrəˈtɜːrɡəs kɔrˈnjuːtəs//
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Identification
Distinguished from other Ceraturgus by genitalic features and wing characteristics detailed in taxonomic keys. As a member of the subgenus Ceraturgopsis, it possesses morphological traits diagnostic of this group. Specific distinguishing characters from require examination of male terminalia and wing venation patterns.
Distribution
Eastern United States and Canada. Precise range boundaries require reference to distribution maps presented in the 2008 taxonomic review.
Similar Taxa
- Ceraturgus cruciatusFormerly considered with Ceraturgus fasciatus; distinguished by wing and genitalic features
- Ceraturgus nigripesSimilar eastern ; distinguished by morphological details in taxonomic keys
- Ceraturgus fasciatusResurrected from synonymy with C. cruciatus; closely related eastern requiring careful separation
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- For horny beetles, size does matter: Forked Fungus Beetle, Bolitotherus cornutus — Bug of the Week
- How a cool creepy insect warms up: Eastern Dobsonfly, Corydalus cornutus — Bug of the Week
- Review of the genus Ceraturgus Wiedemann (Diptera: Asilidae) in North America north of Mexico