Scleropogon cinerascens
(Back, 1909)
Scleropogon cinerascens is a of robber fly ( Asilidae) described by Back in 1909. Originally described as Stenopogon cinerascens, it was later transferred to the Scleropogon. Robber flies are predatory insects known for their robust build, large , and legs adapted for capturing prey in . The specific epithet 'cinerascens' refers to an ash-grey or ashen coloration, likely describing the species' appearance. As with other Asilidae, this species is presumed to be an active aerial of other insects.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Scleropogon cinerascens: /ˌsklɛrəˈpoʊɡən ˌsɪnəˈræskɛnz/
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
- Grasshopper Collections and Survey
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