Wilcoxia forbesi
Pollock & Reichert, 2019
Wilcoxia forbesi is a of (: : Stenopogoninae) described in 2019 from New Mexico. It belongs to the martinorum species group, characterized by specific structural features, seasonality patterns, and traits. As a predatory , it has been documented capturing from at least four , with a particular emphasis on , , , and other flies.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Wilcoxia forbesi: //ˌwɪlkˈoʊksiə ˈfɔrbiːsaɪ//
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Identification
can be distinguished using the diagnostic features and provided in the original description (Pollock & Reichert 2019). The belongs to the martinorum group, which can be separated from the cinerea group based on structural features. Photographs of habitus and selected morphological features are available in the original taxonomic revision.
Distribution
Known from the locality in New Mexico, Doña Ana County, 1 mi. NW Tortugas Mt. The Wilcoxia is distributed primarily in the southwestern United States.
Diet
. Documented includes representatives from (eight ), (one family), (five families), and (10 families).
Ecological Role
. Functions as an aerial predator of other , contributing to of diverse including , , , and .