Cyrtopogon bimacula
(Walker, 1851)
Cyrtopogon bimacula is a of in the , a group of predatory known for their aerial hunting prowess. The species was first described by Francis Walker in 1851 under the basionym Euarmostus bimacula. Like other members of the Cyrtopogon, this species is part of a diverse of predatory dipterans that occupy various across North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cyrtopogon bimacula: /ˌsɪrtəˈpoʊɡɒn baɪˈmækjʊlə/
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Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Euarmostus bimacula by Francis Walker in 1851, this was later transferred to the Cyrtopogon, where it currently resides. The specific epithet 'bimacula' refers to the presence of two spots or marks, likely describing a diagnostic color pattern on the body or .
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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