Cyrtopogon chagnoni

Curran, 1939

Cyrtopogon chagnoni is a of in the , described by Curran in 1939. The Cyrtopogon comprises predatory that typically hunt from perches. Limited observation records exist for this species, with only one documented observation on iNaturalist. As with other Cyrtopogon species, it is expected to exhibit characteristic robber fly predatory , though species-specific details remain poorly documented.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cyrtopogon chagnoni: /ˌsɪrtəˈpoʊɡɒn ˈʃæɡnoʊni/

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Distribution

Documented from Colorado Springs area, Colorado, USA, based on records. The broader geographic range is insufficiently documented.

Seasonality

have been observed in June, based on a single record from the Blodgett Peak (June 16-17, 2017).

Ecological Role

As a member of , likely functions as a aerial of other , though this inference is based on -level characteristics rather than direct observation of this .

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Data scarcity

This has minimal documented occurrence records. The single iNaturalist observation and mention represent the primary accessible documentation. No dedicated species-level studies have been identified.

Taxonomic context

The Cyrtopogon contains approximately 50 North , many of which are poorly known and difficult to identify without specimen examination. C. chagnoni is among the less frequently encountered species in this genus.

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