Stenopogon inquinatus

Loew, 1866

Stenopogon inquinatus is a of robber fly in the Asilidae, Stenopogoninae. It has been studied for its behavioral in response to thermal variation. As a member of the Asilidae, it is presumed to be an aerial of other insects, though specific prey records for this species are not documented in the available sources.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Stenopogon inquinatus: /ˌstɛnəˈpoʊɡɒn ɪnkwɪˈneɪtəs/

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Behavior

Exhibits behavioral in response to variation in thermal environment.

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Research Note

A 1990 study in Environmental Entomology examined behavioral responses of Stenopogon inquinatus to thermal environment variation, indicating this has been subject to physiological and behavioral research. Full details of this study were not available in the provided abstract.

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