Heteropogon wilcoxi
James, 1934
Heteropogon wilcoxi is a of in the , first described by James in 1934. As a member of the Brachyrhopalinae, it belongs to a group of predatory known for their aggressive hunting and distinctive . The Heteropogon is characterized by males with ornamented fore used during mating rituals.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Heteropogon wilcoxi: /ˌhɛt.ɜːˈrɒp.oʊˌɡɒn ˈwɪlkɒksi/
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Similar Taxa
- Heteropogon macerinusCongeneric with similar and ; both exhibit distinctive courtship with male fore ornamentation used to stroke female during hovering displays
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- Catalogue of Life
- Grasshoppers of Colorado
- Grasshoppers of Colorado
- Bug Eric: Robber Fly: Heteropogon macerinus
- Ground beetles up in the air: Calosoma wilcoxi and Calosoma scrutator — Bug of the Week
- Feasting on the bounty | Beetles In The Bush
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