Cyrtopogon falto
(Walker, 1849)
Golden-faced Bandit
Cyrtopogon falto is a of robber fly in the Asilidae, commonly known as the Golden-faced Bandit. The species was first described by Walker in 1849 under the basionym Dasypogon falto. As a member of the Asilidae family, it is a predatory fly that hunts other insects. The Cyrtopogon contains multiple species of medium-sized robber flies found primarily in North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cyrtopogon falto: //ˌsɪərtoʊˈpoʊɡɒn ˈfæltoʊ//
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Distribution
Vermont, United States; broader distribution within US (exact range not fully documented in available sources)
Similar Taxa
- Cyrtopogon willistoniSame ; both medium-sized robber flies with similar general , though C. willistoni has been documented in Colorado while C. falto has records from Vermont
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Nomenclature
Originally described as Dasypogon falto Walker, 1849; later transferred to Cyrtopogon. The basionym reflects historical classification within the broader Dasypogon group of robber flies.