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.

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