Cyrtopogon callipedilus
Loew, 1874
Cyrtopogon callipedilus is a of robber fly in the Asilidae, described by Loew in 1874. As a member of the Cyrtopogon, it belongs to a group of predatory flies characterized by their distinctive hunting and . The species has been documented in the western United States, with observations recorded in Colorado. Like other robber flies, it is presumed to be an aerial of other insects.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cyrtopogon callipedilus: /ˌsɪrtəˈpoʊɡən kælɪˈpɛdɪləs/
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Distribution
Western United States; documented in Colorado.
Similar Taxa
- Cyrtopogon willistoniCongeneric robber fly found in similar ; males distinguished by genitalia and subtle morphological differences in leg coloration and mystax pattern.