Cyrtopogon praepes
Williston, 1883
Cyrtopogon praepes is a of robber fly in the Asilidae, described by Williston in 1883. As with other members of the Cyrtopogon, it is a predatory dipteran that likely hunts from perches in open . The species is accepted in taxonomic databases but specific biological details remain poorly documented in published literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cyrtopogon praepes: //sɜrˈtɒpəˌɡɒn ˈpriːpɛs//
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Distribution
North America (specific range details not documented in available sources).
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Taxonomic Note
Cyrtopogon praepes is one of approximately 70 in the Cyrtopogon, a group of small to medium-sized robber flies. The genus is characterized by a somewhat flattened facial profile and typically inhabits open, often arid or semi-arid environments. Species-level identification within Cyrtopogon requires examination of male genitalia and other subtle morphological characters.