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Eucyrtopogon albibarbus
Eucyrtopogon albibarbus is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Curran in 1923. The genus Eucyrtopogon contains small to medium-sized predatory flies that can be confused with the related genus Comantella. Both genera share traits such as early spring and late fall adult activity, a humpbacked profile, and ground-perching behavior in open habitats.
Lasiopogon chaetosus
Lasiopogon chaetosus is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) described by Cole and Wilcox in 1938. The genus Lasiopogon comprises small to medium-sized predatory flies characterized by their bristly appearance and ground-perching hunting behavior. Species in this genus are typically found in open, sandy or rocky habitats. The specific epithet 'chaetosus' refers to the bristly or hairy condition of the body surface.