Cyrtopogon platycaudus
Curran, 1924
Cyrtopogon platycaudus is a of robber fly in the Asilidae, described by Curran in 1924. As a member of the Cyrtopogon, it belongs to a diverse group of predatory flies known for their aerial hunting . The species is documented in western North America. Like other robber flies, it likely preys on other insects, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cyrtopogon platycaudus: /ˌsɪrtəˈpoʊɡɒn ˌplætɪˈkɔːdəs/
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Distribution
Western North America (based on distribution and description context).
Ecological Role
(inferred from Asilidae characteristics; specific role for this undocumented).
Similar Taxa
- Cyrtopogon willistoniCongeneric found in same region (Colorado), distinguished by morphological differences in male terminalia and body proportions per Curran's original descriptions.