Holopogon currani
Martin, 1959
Holopogon currani 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. As with other Asilidae, this species is presumed to be predatory, though specific natural history details remain poorly documented. The species epithet honors an individual with the surname Curran.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Holopogon currani: //ˌhoʊ.loʊˈpoʊ.ɡɒn ˈkʌr.ə.naɪ//
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Distribution
Original description from 1959; specific type locality and full geographic range not readily available in provided sources. Asilidae generally occupy diverse across multiple continents.
Ecological Role
As a member of Asilidae, likely functions as a of other arthropods, though this inference at the level is not directly confirmed.
More Details
Taxonomic note
Holopogon currani was described by Charles H. Martin in 1959. The Holopogon contains multiple and is characterized by reduced wing venation and other features typical of the Brachyrhopalinae .
Data gaps
No observations recorded in iNaturalist as of source date. Published literature on this appears limited; most biological and ecological data are not readily accessible in major databases.