Holopogon atripennis
Back, 1909
Holopogon atripennis is a of robber fly in the Asilidae, described by Back in 1909. It belongs to the Brachyrhopalinae, a group of small to medium-sized asilids characterized by reduced wing venation and often inconspicuous coloration. The species epithet 'atripennis' (black-winged) suggests dark wing coloration. Records indicate this species is part of the Holopogon, which comprises predatory flies that typically hunt from perches.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Holopogon atripennis: /həˈlɒpəˌgɒn ˌætrɪˈpɛnɪs/
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