Cyrtopogon lutatius
(Walker, 1849)
Brush-faced Bandit
Cyrtopogon lutatius is a of robber fly ( Asilidae) originally described by Walker in 1849 under the basionym Dasypogon lutatius. The species is known by the "Brush-faced Bandit." Like other members of the Asilidae, this predatory fly is characterized by its robust build and predatory habits, though species-specific ecological details remain limited in published literature. Records indicate presence in the northeastern United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cyrtopogon lutatius: /ˌsɪrtəˈpoʊɡɒn luːˈteɪʃiəs/
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Distribution
Recorded from Vermont and other parts of the United States based on distribution records.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Dasypogon lutatius by Walker in 1849, later transferred to Cyrtopogon.
Observation Data
iNaturalist records 52 observations for this , indicating it is documented but not commonly encountered.