Predatory-fly
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Coenosia atrata
Coenosia atrata is a species of true fly in the family Muscidae, first described by Francis Walker in 1853. It belongs to the subfamily Coenosiinae, a group of predatory flies often found in moist or decaying organic environments. The species name 'atrata' refers to its dark coloration. Beyond its taxonomic placement, specific natural history details for this species remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.
Coenosia intacta
Coenosia intacta is a species of muscid fly in the subfamily Coenosiinae, described by Francis Walker in 1853. Members of the genus Coenosia are predatory flies commonly known as "tiger flies" due to their predatory habits. The species is part of a diverse group of muscids that exhibit predatory behavior as adults, primarily feeding on other small insects. Specific biological details for C. intacta remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.
Coenosia nigritarsis
Coenosia nigritarsis is a species of muscid fly in the tribe Coenosiini, subfamily Coenosiinae. The species was described by Stein in 1898 under the basionym Hoplogaster nigritarsis. It belongs to the genus Coenosia, a diverse group of predatory flies commonly known as tiger flies. The specific epithet nigritarsis refers to darkened or black tarsi.
Coleomyia
Coleomyia is a genus of robber flies in the family Asilidae, established by Wilcox & Martin in 1935. The genus contains eight described species, all found in North America. These predatory flies are part of a diverse family known for their aggressive hunting behavior.
Coleomyia alticola
Coleomyia alticola is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) described by James in 1941. The specific epithet 'alticola' suggests a high-altitude habitat association. As a member of the Asilidae, it belongs to a family of predatory flies known for their aerial hunting behavior. Very few observations of this species have been recorded.
Coleomyia rubida
Coleomyia rubida is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) described by Martin in 1953. The genus Coleomyia belongs to the diverse asilid lineage of predatory flies, commonly known as robber flies for their aggressive hunting behavior. As with other members of this family, C. rubida likely exhibits the characteristic aerial predation and strong flying ability typical of the group. The specific epithet 'rubida' suggests reddish coloration, though this has not been independently verified.
Coleomyia setigera
Coleomyia setigera is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) in the order Diptera. The species was originally described as Metapogon setigerum by Cole in 1919 before being transferred to the genus Coleomyia. As a member of the Asilidae family, it is a predatory fly. The species has been documented through a limited number of observations (15 records in iNaturalist as of source date).
Comantella pacifica
Comantella pacifica is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Curran in 1926. It is one of four recognized species in the genus Comantella, which is characterized by unusual seasonal activity patterns and distinctive morphological features. The species is found in western North America from British Columbia south to Nevada and Utah. Adults are active in early spring and late fall, an unusual pattern among robber flies.
Condylostylus leonardi
A small predatory long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae, described by Van Duzee in 1914. Like other members of its genus, it exhibits the characteristic metallic coloration and elongated legs typical of dolichopodids. The species is part of a large and diverse family of flies known for their agility and predatory habits on other small insects.
Condylostylus pruinosus
Condylostylus pruinosus is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae. Like other members of its genus, it is a small, predatory fly typically found in sunny, vegetated habitats. The species was described by Coquillett in 1904. As with most dolichopodids, species-level identification generally requires examination of male genitalia.
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 clausa
Cophura clausa is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, subfamily Brachyrhopalinae. It was described by Coquillett in 1893. The genus Cophura is part of a diverse group of predatory flies commonly known as robber flies or assassin flies, which are characterized by their stout bodies, strong legs for capturing prey, and piercing-sucking mouthparts. Beyond its taxonomic placement, little specific biological information has been documented for this particular species.
Cophura dammersi
Cophura dammersi is a species of robber fly (Asilidae) described by Wilcox in 1965. As a member of the genus Cophura, it belongs to a group of predatory flies characterized by their robust build and predatory habits. The species appears to be poorly documented in public sources, with no observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the available data. Like other Asilidae, it is presumed to be an aerial predator of other insects.
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 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 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 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 trunca
Cophura trunca is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) described by Coquillett in 1893. As with other members of the Asilidae, it is a predatory fly that hunts other insects. The specific epithet 'trunca' refers to a truncated or cut-off feature, likely describing some morphological characteristic of the species.
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 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.
Cyrtopogon albifrons
Cyrtopogon albifrons is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Wilcox & Martin in 1936. The genus Cyrtopogon comprises predatory flies commonly found in North America. Members of this genus are characterized by their slender body form and distinctive facial features. Specific ecological and behavioral details for C. albifrons remain poorly documented in published literature.
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 anomalus
Cyrtopogon anomalus is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Cole in 1919. The genus Cyrtopogon comprises predatory flies that typically hunt other insects in flight or from perches. This species belongs to a diverse group of asilids found across North America. Available information about this specific species is limited, with only 17 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the knowledge cutoff.
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 auripilosus
Cyrtopogon auripilosus is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Wilcox and Martin in 1936. As a member of the genus Cyrtopogon, it belongs to a diverse group of predatory flies characterized by their hunting behavior. The species is accepted in current taxonomic databases but detailed biological information appears limited in published sources.
Cyrtopogon banksi
Cyrtopogon banksi is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) described by Wilcox & Martin in 1936. As a member of the genus Cyrtopogon, it belongs to a diverse group of predatory flies characterized by their distinctive morphology and hunting behavior. The species is part of the large and ecologically important family Asilidae, which contains over 7,000 described species worldwide. Specific details about the biology and distribution of C. banksi remain poorly documented in the accessible literature.
Cyrtopogon basingeri
Cyrtopogon basingeri is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Wilcox and Martin in 1936. As a member of the genus Cyrtopogon, it belongs to a group of predatory flies known for their aerial hunting behavior. The species is documented from limited observations, with records in iNaturalist indicating very few confirmed sightings. Robber flies in this genus are typically associated with open, sunny habitats where they perch and ambush prey.
Cyrtopogon beameri
Cyrtopogon beameri is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Wilcox & Martin in 1936. The genus Cyrtopogon belongs to the subfamily Asilinae, a group of predatory flies known for their agile flight and prey capture behavior. As a member of this genus, C. beameri likely exhibits the characteristic features of Cyrtopogon species, including a slender body form and specific wing venation patterns. The species is known from very few observations, with only two records documented in iNaturalist as of the available data.
Cyrtopogon bigelowi
Cyrtopogon bigelowi is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Charles Howard Curran in 1924. It belongs to a large genus of predatory flies distributed primarily in North America. Members of the genus Cyrtopogon are typically associated with open, sunny habitats where they perch on vegetation or bare ground to hunt. As with most asilids, this species is presumed to be an active aerial predator of other insects.
Cyrtopogon bimacula
Cyrtopogon bimacula is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, a group of predatory flies known for their aerial hunting prowess. The species was first described by Francis Walker in 1851 under the basionym Euarmostus bimacula. Like other members of the genus Cyrtopogon, this species is part of a diverse assemblage of predatory dipterans that occupy various habitats across North America.
Cyrtopogon caesius
Cyrtopogon caesius is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Melander in 1923. The genus Cyrtopogon comprises predatory flies that hunt other insects in flight. As with other Asilidae, they are characterized by strong legs for capturing prey and a prominent proboscis for subduing victims. The specific epithet "caesius" refers to a blue-gray coloration.
Cyrtopogon chagnoni
Cyrtopogon chagnoni is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Curran in 1939. The genus Cyrtopogon comprises predatory flies that typically hunt from perches. Limited observation records exist for this species, with only one documented observation on iNaturalist. As with other Cyrtopogon species, it is expected to exhibit characteristic robber fly predatory behavior, though species-specific details remain poorly documented.
Cyrtopogon curtistylus
Cyrtopogon curtistylus is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) described by Curran in 1923. As a member of the genus Cyrtopogon, it belongs to a group of predatory flies known for their agile flight and ambush hunting behavior. The specific epithet "curtistylus" refers to a shortened male terminalia structure. Beyond taxonomic classification, detailed natural history information for this species remains limited in published literature.
Cyrtopogon dasyllis
Cyrtopogon dasyllis is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, first described by Samuel Wendell Williston in 1893. The genus Cyrtopogon comprises predatory flies that hunt other insects in flight. Like other Asilidae, this species likely exhibits the characteristic behavior of perching on vegetation and ambushing prey. Specific details about its ecology and distribution remain poorly documented in published literature.
Cyrtopogon evidens
Cyrtopogon evidens is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) first described by Osten Sacken in 1877. It belongs to a genus of predatory flies known for their agile flight and ambush hunting behavior. Like other Asilidae, this species is likely an active predator of other insects, though specific natural history details remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Cyrtopogon falto
Golden-faced Bandit
Cyrtopogon falto is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, commonly known as the Golden-faced Bandit. The species was first described by Walker in 1849 under the basionym Dasypogon falto. As a member of the Asilidae family, it is a predatory fly that hunts other insects. The genus Cyrtopogon contains multiple species of medium-sized robber flies found primarily in North America.
Cyrtopogon fumipennis
Cyrtopogon fumipennis is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) described by Wilcox & Martin in 1936. As a member of the genus Cyrtopogon, it belongs to a group of predatory flies characterized by their distinctive hunting behavior and physical adaptations for capturing prey in flight. The specific epithet "fumipennis" (smoky-winged) likely refers to wing coloration. Robber flies in this genus are generally associated with open, sunny habitats where they perch and ambush flying insects.
Cyrtopogon glarealis
Cyrtopogon glarealis is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Melander in 1923. The genus Cyrtopogon comprises predatory flies known for their distinctive courtship behaviors and agile flight. As with other asilids, this species likely hunts other insects in flight. Records indicate it has been documented in western North America, including Colorado.
Cyrtopogon idahoensis
Cyrtopogon idahoensis is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Wilcox & Martin in 1936. As a member of the genus Cyrtopogon, it belongs to a group of predatory flies known for their agile flight and ambush hunting behavior. The specific epithet 'idahoensis' suggests a connection to Idaho, though detailed distribution records remain limited. Like other robber flies, it likely preys on smaller insects.
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.
Cyrtopogon inversus
White-brushed Bandit
Cyrtopogon inversus is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, commonly known as the White-brushed Bandit. It belongs to a genus of predatory flies characterized by their hunting behavior and distinctive morphology. The species was described by Curran in 1923. Available records indicate it has been documented across multiple observations, though detailed natural history information remains limited.
Cyrtopogon jemezi
Cyrtopogon jemezi is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, first described by Wilcox & Martin in 1936. The genus Cyrtopogon comprises predatory flies that typically hunt from perches on vegetation or ground. This species is part of a diverse group of asilids found in North American arid and semi-arid regions. Specific biological details for C. jemezi remain poorly documented in published literature.
Cyrtopogon lutatius
Brush-faced Bandit
Cyrtopogon lutatius is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) originally described by Walker in 1849 under the basionym Dasypogon lutatius. The species is known by the common name "Brush-faced Bandit." Like other members of the Asilidae, this predatory fly is characterized by its robust build and predatory habits, though species-specific ecological details remain limited in published literature. Records indicate presence in the northeastern United States.
Cyrtopogon montanus
Cyrtopogon montanus is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) described by Loew in 1874. The species name "montanus" (Latin for "mountainous") suggests an association with elevated habitats. Two subspecies are recognized: C. m. montanus and C. m. wilcoxi. Robber flies in the genus Cyrtopogon are generally ground-dwelling predators that perch on low vegetation or bare ground to hunt.
Cyrtopogon nitidus
Cyrtopogon nitidus is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Cole in 1924. The genus Cyrtopogon comprises predatory flies commonly known as robber flies or assassin flies, characterized by their stout bodies, large eyes, and predatory habits. As a member of this genus, C. nitidus likely shares the typical Cyrtopogon morphology and ecological role as an aerial predator of other insects, though specific details about this particular species remain poorly documented in available sources.