Dicranus
Loew, 1851
Species Guides
1Dicranus is a of robber flies in the Asilidae, established by Hermann Loew in 1851. Members of this genus are predatory flies that capture other insects in . The genus is relatively small and poorly documented compared to other asilid genera, with limited published information on -level diversity and .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dicranus: /dɪˈkraː.nus/
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Distribution
of Dicranus have been recorded from the Palearctic region, with occurrences documented in Europe and parts of Asia. Specific country records include Germany and surrounding regions, though comprehensive distribution data remains limited.
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Taxonomic Status
Dicranus is accepted as a valid within Asilidae, though it has received limited taxonomic attention. The type and total number of included species require verification against modern taxonomic revisions.
Documentation Level
The is sparsely represented in biological databases, with fewer than 100 research-grade observations on iNaturalist and minimal published literature on natural history.