Stichopogoninae
Hardy, 1930
Genus Guides
3- Lasiopogon(Sandpirates)
- Stichopogon
- Townsendia(grounddaisies)
Stichopogoninae is a of robber flies ( Asilidae) comprising approximately 14 and at least 230 described . Members of this subfamily are predatory flies that capture prey in . The subfamily was established by Hardy in 1930.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Stichopogoninae: //ˌstɪkoʊˈpɒɡoʊnaɪ//
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Distribution
Global distribution with documented in Egypt, including Stichopogon deserti and S. scaliger. The Stichopogon has been recorded from arid and semi-arid regions.
Ecological Role
Predatory; as members of Asilidae, they function as aerial of other insects.
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Taxonomic note
counts vary between sources: Wikipedia reports ~14 and at least 230 species, while iNaturalist lists at least 3 genera and 20 described species. The Catalogue of Life and NCBI recognize the with authorship Hardy, 1930.