Stichopogon argenteus
(Say, 1823)
Silvery Pirate
Stichopogon argenteus is a of robber fly in the Asilidae, commonly known as the Silvery Pirate. Like other members of its , it is a predatory fly associated with sandy or barren . The species was originally described by Thomas Say in 1823 as Dasypogon argenteus before being transferred to Stichopogon.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Stichopogon argenteus: //ˌstɪkoʊˈpoʊɡən ɑrˈdʒɛntiəs//
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Habitat
Barren, sandy or gravelly areas; often near water but also found in dry sandy environments.
Distribution
North America. Specific range details are not well documented in available sources.
Ecological Role
of small insects and arthropods, as is characteristic of the Asilidae.
Similar Taxa
- Stichopogon trifasciatusAlso has banded pattern, but S. trifasciatus has three distinct broad bands and bright silvery or blue-gray coloration; S. argenteus has different abdominal patterning.