Cyrtopogon varans
Curran, 1923
Golden-tailed Bandit
Cyrtopogon varans is a of robber fly ( Asilidae) described by Curran in 1923. It is known from limited observations in western North America. The species belongs to a of predatory flies characterized by hunting from perches. 'Golden-tailed Bandit' refers to distinctive coloration features.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cyrtopogon varans: /sɪrˈtɒpoʊɡɒn ˈvæɹənz/
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Distribution
Known from Colorado, USA, based on bioblitz records from Blodgett Peak Open Space in Colorado Springs foothills. Additional distribution data not available from provided sources.
Seasonality
have been observed in June based on bioblitz records from June 16-17, 2017.
Similar Taxa
- Cyrtopogon willistoniCongeneric found in same region (Colorado); males observed at same bioblitz event, suggesting sympatric occurrence requiring careful separation
- Cyrtopogon species-level identification challenges due to morphological similarities among Cyrtopogon robber flies; expert examination typically required for -level determination