Curran-1924
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Cyrtopogon albovarians
Cyrtopogon albovarians is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Charles Howard Curran in 1924. As a member of the diverse genus Cyrtopogon, it belongs to a group of predatory flies known for their aggressive hunting behavior and distinctive courtship displays. The species name 'albovarians' refers to white coloration on the ovaries or ventral surface. Specific ecological details for this species remain limited in published literature.
Cyrtopogon platycaudus
Cyrtopogon platycaudus is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Curran in 1924. As a member of the genus Cyrtopogon, it belongs to a diverse group of predatory flies known for their aerial hunting behavior. The species is documented in western North America. Like other robber flies, it likely preys on other insects, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented in available sources.