Cyrtopogon auratus
Cole, 1919
Cyrtopogon auratus is a of robber fly in the Asilidae, described by Cole in 1919. As a member of this predatory fly family, it likely shares the characteristic hunting of ambushing prey in . The species name 'auratus' suggests golden or golden-colored appearance. Very little specific information is documented about this particular species in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cyrtopogon auratus: /sɪrˈtɑpəˌɡɑn ɔˈreɪtəs/
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Similar Taxa
- Cyrtopogon willistoniAnother Cyrtopogon mentioned in the same bioblitz report, suggesting potential sympatry and similar preferences in Colorado; males of C. willistoni were specifically noted at the Blodgett Peak event
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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