Ceraturgus fasciatus
Walker, 1849
Banded Tiger Fly
Ceraturgus fasciatus is a of robber fly ( Asilidae) found in the eastern United States and Canada. The species was resurrected from synonymy with Ceraturgus cruciatus in a 2008 taxonomic review. As a member of the Asilidae, it is a predatory fly, though specific prey records and detailed natural history for this species remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ceraturgus fasciatus: //ˌsɛrətˈɜːrɡəs ˌfæsiˈeɪtəs//
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Identification
Ceraturgus fasciatus can be distinguished from the similar Ceraturgus cruciatus by wing pattern and genitalic features; the 2008 taxonomic review provides illustrations of wings and male genitalia for definitive identification. A key to of Ceraturgus in eastern North America is available in the taxonomic literature.
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Distribution
Eastern United States and Canada. Specific state records include Vermont.
Similar Taxa
- Ceraturgus cruciatusHistorically confused with C. fasciatus, from which it was separated based on wing pattern and genitalic differences
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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