Ceraturgus cruciatus
(Say, 1823)
Ceraturgus cruciatus is a of robber fly in the Asilidae, first described by Thomas Say in 1823. The species was historically confused with C. fasciatus, which was resurrected from synonymy in a 2008 taxonomic revision. As a member of the Ceraturgus, it belongs to a group of predatory flies characterized by distinctive morphological features. The species has been recorded from the northeastern United States, including Vermont.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ceraturgus cruciatus: /ˌsɛrəˈtɜːɡəs kɹuˈsiːətəs/
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Distribution
Recorded from the northeastern United States, specifically Vermont. The broader distribution within North America requires confirmation from primary taxonomic literature.
Similar Taxa
- Ceraturgus fasciatusResurrected from synonymy with C. cruciatus in 2008; historically confused with C. cruciatus and requires careful examination of wing patterns and male genitalia for separation