Haplopogon utahensis
Wilcox, 1966
Haplopogon utahensis is a of robber fly ( Asilidae) described by Wilcox in 1966. As a member of the diverse Asilidae family, it is a predatory dipteran. The specific epithet 'utahensis' indicates a connection to Utah, likely reflecting the type locality or known distribution. Robber flies in this are typically aerial that capture other insects in .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Haplopogon utahensis: //ˌhaplɔˈpoʊɡən ˌjuːtəˈhɛnsɪs//
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Distribution
Utah, United States (inferred from specific epithet and authority; precise range requires verification)
Diet
Predatory on other insects (-level trait for Asilidae, but specific prey for this not documented)
Behavior
Aerial on other insects (general trait; -specific not documented)
Ecological Role
of other insects