Heteropogon arizonensis
Wilcox, 1941
Heteropogon arizonensis is a of robber fly in the Asilidae, described by Wilcox in 1941. The Heteropogon belongs to the Brachyrhopalinae, a group of small to medium-sized predatory flies. Members of this genus are known for their characteristic perching on twigs and vegetation while hunting flying insect prey. The specific epithet "arizonensis" indicates the species was described from Arizona, though detailed natural history information for this particular species remains limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Heteropogon arizonensis: //ˌhɛtəˈrɒpəɡɒn ˌæɹɪzoʊˈnɛn.sɪs//
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Distribution
Arizona, United States (type locality). The specific epithet and original description indicate primary occurrence in Arizona.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- Catalogue of Life
- Grasshoppers of Colorado
- Grasshoppers of Colorado
- Bug Eric: Wasp Wednesday: Polistes arizonensis
- Bug Eric: Robber Fly: Heteropogon macerinus
- Destination Sonoran Desert: A time to sting for the Giant Hairy Desert Scorpion, 'Hadrurus arizonensis' — Bug of the Week
- Bug Eric: A Spider Surprise