Cole-1919
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Cyrtopogon auratus
Cyrtopogon auratus is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Cole in 1919. As a member of this predatory fly family, it likely shares the characteristic hunting behavior of ambushing prey in flight. The species name 'auratus' suggests golden or golden-colored appearance. Very little specific information is documented about this particular species in available sources.
Cyrtopogon infuscatus
Cyrtopogon infuscatus is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) described by Cole in 1919. The genus Cyrtopogon is a large and diverse group within the Asilidae, with species distributed across North America. Like other robber flies, members of this genus are predatory and typically hunt from perches. The specific epithet 'infuscatus' refers to a darkened or dusky coloration.
Lasiopogon cinereus
Ashy Sandpirate
Lasiopogon cinereus is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) described by Cole in 1919. It is commonly known as the Ashy Sandpirate. Like other robber flies, it is a predatory insect belonging to the order Diptera. The species epithet 'cinereus' refers to its ash-gray coloration.