Stenopogon californiae
(Walker, 1849)
Stenopogon californiae is a of robber fly in the Asilidae, Stenopogoninae. First described by Francis Walker in 1849, this species belongs to a of relatively small, predatory flies. Robber flies in this subfamily are characterized by their slender bodies and distinctive predatory . Like other asilids, they are aerial that capture other insects in .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Stenopogon californiae: /ˌstɛnəˈpoʊɡɒn ˌkæləˈfɔːrni.iː/
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Distribution
The specific epithet 'californiae' suggests a type locality in California, though precise distribution records are limited in the provided sources. The Stenopogon occurs across western North America.