Metapogon gibber
(Williston, 1883)
Metapogon gibber is a of in the , described by Williston in 1883. It belongs to the Brachyrhopalinae, a group characterized by reduced and generally small to body size. As with other asilids, it is presumed to be a predatory species, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented. The Metapogon contains multiple species distributed primarily in North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Metapogon gibber: //ˌmɛtəˈpoʊɡɒn ˈdʒɪbər//
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- Catalogue of Life
- Look but do not touch: puss caterpillar, Megalopyge opercularis; White flannel moth, Norape ovina; Io moth, Automeris io; buck moth Hemileuca spp.; and hag moth, Phobetron pithecium — Bug of the Week
- Bichos Argentinos #5 – Cyrtocoris egeris | Beetles In The Bush
- Gromphadorina portentosa | Beetles In The Bush