Brachyrhopalinae
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Ceraturgus similis
Ceraturgus similis is a species of robber fly (Asilidae) described by Johnson in 1912. It belongs to the tribe Ceraturgini within the subfamily Brachyrhopalinae. The genus Ceraturgus is characterized by distinctive morphological features typical of this robber fly lineage. Available records indicate occurrence in the northeastern United States, specifically Vermont.
Cophura arizonensis
Cophura arizonensis is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, first described by Schäffer in 1916. As a member of the subfamily Brachyrhopalinae, it belongs to a diverse group of predatory flies known for their aggressive hunting behavior. The species epithet indicates an association with Arizona, suggesting this region as part of its core range. Robber flies in this genus are generally medium-sized predators that hunt from perches.
Cophura bella
Cophura bella is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, first described by Hermann Loew in 1872. The species belongs to the subfamily Brachyrhopalinae and is placed in the genus Cophura. Very little specific information has been published regarding its biology, ecology, or distribution. Records in iNaturalist indicate at least 12 observations of this species, suggesting it is documented in nature but not extensively studied.
Cophura brevicornis
Cophura brevicornis is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, first described by Williston in 1883 under the basionym Taracticus brevicornis. The genus Cophura belongs to the subfamily Brachyrhopalinae, a group of predatory flies known for their robust build and aerial hunting abilities. This species is part of a diverse assemblage of Asilidae that occupy various habitats across North America.
Cophura daphne
Cophura daphne is a species of robber fly described by Pritchard in 1943. It belongs to the subfamily Brachyrhopalinae within the family Asilidae, a group of predatory flies known for their aggressive hunting behavior. The species is accepted in taxonomic databases but appears to have minimal observational records.
Cophura fergusoni
Cophura fergusoni is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) described by Wilcox in 1965. It belongs to the subfamily Brachyrhopalinae and is one of multiple species within the genus Cophura. As a member of the Asilidae, it is presumed to be a predatory insect, though specific details of its biology remain undocumented in available sources.
Cophura hennei
Cophura hennei is a species of robber fly (Asilidae) described by Wilcox & Martin in 1945. As a member of the subfamily Brachyrhopalinae, it belongs to a group characterized by reduced wing venation and compact body forms. The genus Cophura contains small to medium-sized predatory flies distributed primarily in the New World. Specific biological details for C. hennei remain poorly documented in published literature.
Cophura hesperia
Cophura hesperia is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Pritchard in 1935. It belongs to the subfamily Brachyrhopalinae, a group characterized by relatively short antennae and often subdued coloration compared to other asilid subfamilies. The genus Cophura is distributed across western North America, with species typically associated with arid and semi-arid habitats.
Cophura pollinosa
Cophura pollinosa is a species of robber fly described by Charles Howard Curran in 1930. It belongs to the subfamily Brachyrhopalinae within the family Asilidae, a diverse group of predatory flies known for their aggressive hunting behavior. The specific epithet "pollinosa" refers to a dusted or pollen-covered appearance, though detailed morphological descriptions are limited in available literature.
Cophura powersi
Cophura powersi is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Wilcox in 1965. The species was named in honor of entomologist Jack Powers, who collected the type specimens in the Dakotas. It belongs to a genus of robber flies that are primarily found in western North America.
Cophura pulchella
Cophura pulchella is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) described by Williston in 1901. It belongs to the subfamily Brachyrhopalinae, a group characterized by relatively small size and distinctive morphological features. The genus Cophura is part of the diverse asilid fauna of North America.
Cophura rozeni
Cophura rozeni is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) described by Wilcox in 1965. It belongs to the subfamily Brachyrhopalinae, a group of predatory flies known for their aerial hunting behavior. The species is part of the genus Cophura, which contains approximately 50 described species distributed primarily in the Americas.
Cophura scitula
Cophura scitula is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, subfamily Brachyrhopalinae. The species was described by Samuel Wendell Williston in 1883. As a member of Asilidae, it is a predatory fly, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented in available literature. The genus Cophura contains multiple species distributed primarily in North America.
Cophura sculleni
Cophura sculleni is a species of robber fly (Asilidae) described by Wilcox in 1937. It belongs to the subfamily Brachyrhopalinae, a group characterized by relatively short antennae. The species is part of the genus Cophura, which contains approximately 30 species distributed primarily in North America. Very few observations of this species have been documented.
Cophura tanbarki
Cophura tanbarki is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) described by Wilcox in 1965. It belongs to the subfamily Brachyrhopalinae, a group of relatively small, slender robber flies. Like other members of the genus Cophura, it is likely predatory, though specific natural history details remain poorly documented.
Cophura timberlakei
Cophura timberlakei is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Wilcox in 1965. It belongs to the subfamily Brachyrhopalinae, a group characterized by relatively short antennae. The species is named in honor of P.H. Timberlake, a prominent entomologist associated with the University of California, Riverside, whose extensive collections of bees and wasps formed a major foundation of the UCR Entomology Research Museum holdings. As with other Asilidae, this species is presumed to be a predatory fly, though specific ecological details remain undocumented in the available sources.
Cophura tolandi
Cophura tolandi is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) described by Wilcox in 1959. It belongs to the subfamily Brachyrhopalinae within the large and diverse asilid lineage. The genus Cophura contains multiple North American species, though specific natural history details for C. tolandi remain poorly documented. Like other robber flies, it is presumed to be a predatory insect.
Cophura vanduzeei
Cophura vanduzeei is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) in the subfamily Brachyrhopalinae. The species was described by Wilcox in 1965 and belongs to the genus Cophura, which is part of a diverse lineage of predatory flies. Robber flies are known for their predatory behavior and are important components of insect communities in various habitats.
Cophura vandykei
Cophura vandykei is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Wilcox in 1965. It belongs to the subfamily Brachyrhopalinae. Robber flies are predatory dipterans known for their agile flight and ability to capture other insects in mid-air. The species epithet honors the entomologist H.H. Van Dyke.
Cophura vera
Cophura vera is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) in the subfamily Brachyrhopalinae. It was described by Pritchard in 1935. As with other robber flies, it is a predatory insect that likely hunts other arthropods. The genus Cophura contains multiple species distributed primarily in North America.
Cophura vitripennis
Cophura vitripennis is a species of robber fly (Diptera: Asilidae) in the subfamily Brachyrhopalinae, originally described by Charles Howard Curran in 1927. The species epithet 'vitripennis' (Latin for 'glass-winged') refers to the transparent or hyaline wing condition. As with other Asilidae, this species is presumed to be a predatory insect, though specific biological details remain poorly documented in the available literature. The genus Cophura is part of the diverse robber fly fauna of the Americas.
Heteropogon cazieri
Heteropogon cazieri is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) described by Wilcox in 1965. It belongs to the subfamily Brachyrhopalinae and is one of approximately 30 described species in the genus Heteropogon. Members of this genus are small to medium-sized predatory flies that perch on vegetation and capture other insects in flight. The species epithet honors entomologist Mont A. Cazier.
Heteropogon currani
Heteropogon currani is a robber fly species in the family Asilidae, described by Pritchard in 1935. As a member of the genus Heteropogon, it shares the characteristic predatory habits and distinctive courtship behaviors documented in congeners. The species is part of the subfamily Brachyrhopalinae, a group of generally small to medium-sized asilids. Like other robber flies, adults are predatory on other insects.
Heteropogon divisus
Heteropogon divisus is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, subfamily Brachyrhopalinae. The genus Heteropogon comprises small to medium-sized robber flies with distinctive courtship behaviors. Adults are predatory, capturing other insects in flight and feeding on them using piercing-sucking mouthparts. The species was described by Coquillett in 1902.
Heteropogon duncani
Heteropogon duncani is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Wilcox in 1941. As a member of the genus Heteropogon, it belongs to a group of small to medium-sized predatory flies. Robber flies in this genus are known for their distinctive courtship behaviors and perching habits. The species has been documented through limited observations, with 24 records on iNaturalist.
Heteropogon maculinervis
Heteropogon maculinervis is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by James in 1937. The genus Heteropogon comprises small to medium-sized predatory flies known for their distinctive courtship behaviors. As with other asilids, adults are aerial predators that capture other insects in flight. The species name 'maculinervis' refers to spotted or marked wing veins.
Heteropogon martini
Heteropogon martini is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) described by Wilcox in 1965. As a member of the genus Heteropogon, it belongs to a group of small to medium-sized predatory flies known for their distinctive courtship behaviors and twig-perching habits. The species is part of the diverse asilid fauna of North America, though specific details about its biology remain poorly documented compared to some congeners.
Heteropogon paurosomus
Heteropogon paurosomus is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Pritchard in 1935. The genus Heteropogon belongs to the subfamily Brachyrhopalinae. Robber flies in this genus are predatory insects known for their distinctive courtship behaviors. Information specific to H. paurosomus is limited, with only 12 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the source data.
Heteropogon rubidus
Heteropogon rubidus is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, first described by Coquillett in 1893. As a member of the subfamily Brachyrhopalinae, it belongs to a diverse group of predatory flies known for their distinctive hunting behavior and piercing-sucking mouthparts. The genus Heteropogon contains multiple species distributed across North America, with related species documented in forest edge habitats.
Heteropogon rubrifasciatus
Heteropogon rubrifasciatus is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, subfamily Brachyrhopalinae. The genus Heteropogon comprises small to medium-sized predatory flies known for their distinctive courtship behaviors. Like other asilids, they are aerial predators that capture other insects in flight. This species was described by Bromley in 1931. Very few specific observations of H. rubrifasciatus have been documented, with only 13 records in iNaturalist as of the knowledge cutoff.
Heteropogon stonei
Heteropogon stonei is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Wilcox in 1965. The genus Heteropogon belongs to the subfamily Brachyrhopalinae. Robber flies in this genus are small to medium-sized predatory flies. Specific details about H. stonei's biology and ecology remain poorly documented in published sources.
Heteropogon wilcoxi
Heteropogon wilcoxi is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, first described by James in 1934. As a member of the subfamily Brachyrhopalinae, it belongs to a group of predatory flies known for their aggressive hunting behavior and distinctive courtship displays. The genus Heteropogon is characterized by males with ornamented fore tarsi used during mating rituals.
Holopogon
Holopogon is a genus of robber flies (Diptera: Asilidae) in the subfamily Brachyrhopalinae. These predatory insects are characterized by their compact, often small to medium body size and distinctive wing venation patterns. The genus was established by Komaroff and Nevski in 1935 and is distinguished from related genera by specific structural features of the male genitalia and wing morphology.
Holopogon mingusae
Holopogon mingusae is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Martin in 1959. It belongs to the subfamily Brachyrhopalinae and the genus Holopogon, a group of small to medium-sized predatory flies. The species was named in honor of Mingus, likely referencing a collector or individual associated with the type specimen. Like other robber flies, it is presumed to be an aerial predator of other insects.
Holopogon oriens
Holopogon oriens is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Martin in 1959. Robber flies in this genus are predatory insects that typically hunt other arthropods. The species is placed in the subfamily Brachyrhopalinae, a group characterized by particular morphological features of the antennae and facial structure. Very few specific details about the biology or ecology of this particular species have been documented.
Holopogon umbrinus
Holopogon umbrinus is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) described by Back in 1909. It is classified within the subfamily Brachyrhopalinae and the genus Holopogon, which comprises small to medium-sized predatory flies. The species epithet 'umbrinus' (meaning 'shadowy' or 'dusky' in Latin) likely refers to its coloration. Like other asilids, it is presumed to be an aerial predator of other insects, though specific natural history details remain poorly documented.
Metapogon
Metapogon is a genus of robber flies (family Asilidae) in the subfamily Brachyrhopalinae. The genus contains approximately 13 described species. Members of this genus are predatory flies that capture other insects in flight. As with other Asilidae, they are characterized by their robust bodies, large eyes, and predatory behavior.
Metapogon gibber
Metapogon gibber is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Williston in 1883. It belongs to the subfamily Brachyrhopalinae, a group characterized by reduced wing venation and generally small to medium body size. As with other asilids, it is presumed to be a predatory species, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented. The genus Metapogon contains multiple species distributed primarily in North America.
Nannocyrtopogon atripes
Nannocyrtopogon atripes is a species of robber fly described by Wilcox & Martin in 1936. It belongs to the family Asilidae, a group of predatory flies known for their aggressive hunting behavior. The species is placed in the subfamily Brachyrhopalinae and tribe Ceraturgini. Specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented in published literature.
Nannocyrtopogon vanduzeei
Nannocyrtopogon vanduzeei is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Wilcox and Martin in 1936. It belongs to the subfamily Brachyrhopalinae and tribe Ceraturgini. Like other robber flies, this species is predatory, though specific behavioral and ecological details remain poorly documented in published literature.
Nicocles bromleyi
Nicocles bromleyi is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) described by George H. Hardy in 1943. It belongs to the subfamily Brachyrhopalinae, a group of relatively small and slender asilids. The genus Nicocles is restricted to the New World, with species distributed primarily in arid and semi-arid regions. This species is poorly known, with no documented observations in major biodiversity databases and limited published biological information.
Nicocles canadensis
Nicocles canadensis is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Charles Howard Curran in 1923. As a member of the subfamily Brachyrhopalinae, it belongs to a group of relatively small, slender robber flies. The genus Nicocles contains several North American species, with N. canadensis representing one of the documented members of this genus. Like other asilids, it is presumed to be a predatory insect, though specific behavioral and ecological details remain poorly documented in published literature.
Nicocles dives
Nicocles dives is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) first described by Hermann Loew in 1866. It belongs to the subfamily Brachyrhopalinae, a group of predatory flies characterized by their stout bodies and aggressive hunting behavior. The species is part of the diverse genus Nicocles, which contains multiple species distributed across various regions. As with other robber flies, N. dives is presumed to be an aerial predator of other insects, though specific behavioral observations remain limited in the available literature.
Nicocles engelhardti
Nicocles engelhardti is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) described by Wilcox in 1946. It belongs to the subfamily Brachyrhopalinae, a group characterized by relatively short antennae and modified leg structures. Like other asilids, it is presumed to be an active aerial predator. The species is known from very few records, with limited documentation of its biology and ecology.
Nicocles pictus
Nicocles pictus is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, first described by Loew in 1866. It belongs to the subfamily Brachyrhopalinae and the genus Nicocles. The species is part of a diverse group of predatory flies known for their aggressive hunting behavior. As with other Asilidae, it is presumed to be an active aerial predator of other insects.
Nicocles rufus
Nicocles rufus is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, first described by Williston in 1883. The species belongs to the subfamily Brachyrhopalinae and is placed in the genus Nicocles. As with other robber flies, it is a predatory insect. Available information about this species is limited, with only four observations documented on iNaturalist.
Nicocles utahensis
Nicocles utahensis is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, first described by Nathan Banks in 1920. It belongs to the subfamily Brachyrhopalinae, a group of small to medium-sized robber flies. The species epithet "utahensis" indicates its association with the state of Utah. Like other robber flies, it is a predatory insect that hunts other insects in flight.