Sintoria cyanea

Wilcox, 1972

Sintoria cyanea is a of robber fly in the Asilidae, described by Wilcox in 1972. As a member of the diverse robber fly family, it belongs to a group of predatory flies known for their aggressive hunting and stout, powerful build. The Sintoria is part of the Asilidae, one of the largest families within Diptera with over 7,000 described species worldwide.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Sintoria cyanea: /sɪnˈtoʊriə saɪˈeɪniə/

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Distribution

The has been documented in at least 12 observations according to iNaturalist records. As a member of the Asilidae , which has a primarily tropical and subtropical distribution, Sintoria species are found in the Americas. The specific geographic range of S. cyanea is not well-documented in available sources.

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Taxonomic Status

Sintoria cyanea is accepted as a valid in the Catalogue of Life and GBIF, with authorship attributed to Wilcox, 1972. The Sintoria is classified within the Asilidae (robber flies), a large and diverse family of predatory Diptera.

Data Availability

Available information for this is extremely limited. The 12 iNaturalist observations suggest it is rarely encountered or underreported. No detailed morphological descriptions, ecological studies, or behavioral observations were found in the provided sources.