Cyrtopogon platycaudus
Curran, 1924
Cyrtopogon platycaudus is a of in the , described by Curran in 1924. As a member of the Cyrtopogon, it belongs to a diverse group of predatory known for their aerial hunting . The species is documented in western North America. Like other robber flies, it likely preys on other , 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 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.