Holopogon mica
Martin, 1967
Holopogon mica is a of robber fly in the Asilidae, described by Martin in 1967. As a member of the Brachyrhopalinae, it belongs to a group of predatory flies known for their aerial hunting . The species is rarely recorded, with only six observations documented on iNaturalist. Like other asilids, it likely hunts small prey in .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Holopogon mica: /hɒləˈpoʊɡɒn ˈmaɪkə/
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Distribution
Distribution data is sparse; the six iNaturalist observations suggest a limited documented range, though this likely reflects low sampling effort rather than actual rarity. Specific locality records are not clearly established in the provided sources.
Behavior
As a robber fly ( Asilidae), it is presumed to exhibit the characteristic predatory of the family: perching on exposed surfaces and pursuing flying insect prey. However, specific behavioral observations for H. mica have not been documented.
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Taxonomic note
Catalogue of Life lists this as a synonym, while GBIF treats it as accepted. This discrepancy indicates taxonomic uncertainty that requires further resolution.
Data scarcity
The exemplifies the challenge of documenting biodiversity for poorly sampled insect groups. With only six citizen science observations and minimal literature coverage, most aspects of its remain unknown.