Cyrtopogon longimanus
Loew, 1874
Cyrtopogon longimanus is a of robber fly ( Asilidae) described by Loew in 1874. The Cyrtopogon belongs to the diverse asilid fauna of North America. Robber flies in this genus are predatory insects that hunt other arthropods. The specific epithet 'longimanus' refers to long forelegs, a trait that may relate to prey capture or perching .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cyrtopogon longimanus: //sɪrˈtɒpoʊɡɒn lɒnˈdʒɪmənəs//
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Ecological Role
As a member of the Asilidae, this functions as a of other insects, contributing to in its .
Similar Taxa
- Cyrtopogon willistoniBoth are North American Cyrtopogon ; C. willistoni is documented from Colorado and may overlap in range, requiring examination of leg proportions and genitalic structures for separation.