Metapogon punctipennis
Coquillett, 1904
Metapogon punctipennis is a of robber fly in the Asilidae, described by Coquillett in 1904. The Metapogon belongs to the Brachyrhopalinae. As a member of the robber fly family, this species is presumed to be a predatory insect, though specific biological details remain poorly documented in available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Metapogon punctipennis: /ˌmɛtəˈpoʊɡɒn ˌpʌŋktɪˈpɛnɪs/
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- Catalogue of Life
- Meloidae Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
- Anopheles punctipennis Archives - Entomology Today
- How One State's Mosquito Data Could Reduce Risk of Malaria Returning to U.S.
- Folklore and Myth: The Invertebrate Edition - Buglife Blog - Buglife
- Even at the Zoo, Mosquitoes Favor Local Wild Birds for Meals