Ospriocerus tenebrosus
(Coquillett, 1904)
Dark robber fly
Ospriocerus tenebrosus is a of in the . The species was originally described by Coquillett in 1904 under the Stenopogon and later transferred to Ospriocerus. It is currently recognized as a synonym of Stenopogon tenebrosus in some taxonomic databases, reflecting ongoing taxonomic uncertainty or reclassification within the Stenopogoninae . As a member of the robber flies, it belongs to a predatory group of dipterans known for their aerial hunting and distinctive .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ospriocerus tenebrosus: /ɔʊspriˈoʊsərəs tɛnəˈbroʊsəs/
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Taxonomic Status
Ospriocerus tenebrosus is listed as a synonym of Stenopogon tenebrosus (Coquillett, 1904) in GBIF and other taxonomic databases. The Ospriocerus has been subject to taxonomic revision, with some authorities treating it as distinct from Stenopogon while others synonymize the two. The epithet 'tenebrosus' (Latin for 'dark' or 'gloomy') likely refers to the coloration of the .
Related Species
The congeneric Ospriocerus abdominalis (also treated as Stenopogon abdominalis by some authorities) is better documented and has been recorded from grassland in western North America. This related species exhibits -mimic coloration with red abdominal markings and black body, and has been documented as a new state record in Missouri, suggesting that O. tenebrosus may share similar habitat preferences and geographic patterns.