Holopogon acropennis

Martin, 1959

Holopogon acropennis is a of robber fly ( Asilidae) described by Martin in 1959. The Holopogon belongs to the Brachyrhopalinae, a group of small to medium-sized predatory flies. Members of this genus are generally characterized by reduced wing venation and a distinctive facial mystax. The specific epithet 'acropennis' refers to the wing apex.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Holopogon acropennis: //hɒˈlɒpəˌɡɒn ˌækrəˈpɛnɪs//

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