Heteropogon patruelis
(Coquillett, 1893)
Heteropogon patruelis is a of robber fly in the Asilidae, first described by Coquillett in 1893. Robber flies in this are predatory insects that perch on vegetation to hunt flying insects. The genus Heteropogon is part of the Brachyrhopalinae, a group characterized by particular morphological features including reduced wing venation. Like other asilids, this species possesses used to subdue prey.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Heteropogon patruelis: //ˌhɛtɪˈroʊpoʊˌɡɒn pætˈruːɛlɪs//
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Distribution
North America
Diet
Other insects
Ecological Role
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Anisopogon patruelis by Coquillett in 1893, later transferred to the Heteropogon.
Data Availability
As of current records, iNaturalist documents 54 observations of this , indicating it is documented but not extensively studied in published literature.