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Cyrtopogon albifacies
Cyrtopogon albifacies is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Johnson in 1942. The specific epithet "albifacies" refers to the white face, a distinctive morphological feature. As a member of the genus Cyrtopogon, it shares the general robber fly habit of being an aerial predator of other insects. The species has been documented in Colorado, including during bioblitz surveys at Blodgett Peak Open Space.
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 aldrichi
Cyrtopogon aldrichi 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 aerial hunting behavior. The species is currently accepted in taxonomic databases, though published information on its specific biology and distribution remains limited.
Cyrtopogon alleni
Showy Bandit
Cyrtopogon alleni is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Back in 1909. It is one of numerous species within the diverse genus Cyrtopogon, which comprises small to medium-sized predatory flies found primarily in North America. The species has been documented through citizen science observations and appears to be an active aerial predator.
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 callipedilus
Cyrtopogon callipedilus is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Loew in 1874. As a member of the genus Cyrtopogon, it belongs to a group of predatory flies characterized by their distinctive hunting behavior and morphology. The species has been documented in the western United States, with observations recorded in Colorado. Like other robber flies, it is presumed to be an aerial predator of other insects.
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 dasylloides
Cyrtopogon dasylloides is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) described by Samuel Wendell Williston in 1883. It belongs to the genus Cyrtopogon, a group of medium-sized robber flies found primarily in North America. The species is documented in Colorado, where it has been observed in foothill and montane habitats. Like other asilids, it is a predatory insect that captures prey in flight.
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 leptotarsus
Cyrtopogon leptotarsus is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) first described by Curran in 1923. The genus Cyrtopogon comprises small to medium-sized robber flies commonly found in North America. Like other members of the family, this species is likely predatory, though specific behavioral and ecological details remain poorly documented. The species has been recorded from limited observations, with only four documented occurrences on iNaturalist as of the available data.
Cyrtopogon longimanus
Cyrtopogon longimanus is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) described by Loew in 1874. The genus Cyrtopogon belongs to the diverse asilid fauna of North America. Robber flies in this genus are predatory insects that hunt other arthropods. The specific epithet 'longimanus' refers to long forelegs, a trait that may relate to prey capture or perching behavior.
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 marginalis
Shiny-edged Bandit
Cyrtopogon marginalis is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae), commonly known as the Shiny-edged Bandit. Robber flies are predatory insects that capture other arthropods in flight. This species belongs to the genus Cyrtopogon, a group of robber flies found primarily in North America. The specific epithet 'marginalis' likely refers to distinctive marginal markings on the wings or body edges, a common naming pattern in this genus.
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.
Cyrtopogon perspicax
Cyrtopogon perspicax is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Cole in 1919. Like other members of the genus Cyrtopogon, it is a predatory fly that captures other insects in flight. The species is known from limited observations, with only two records documented in iNaturalist as of the source date. Its specific epithet "perspicax" suggests keen perception or discernment, possibly alluding to visual acuity in hunting.
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.
Cyrtopogon praepes
Cyrtopogon praepes is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Williston in 1883. As with other members of the genus Cyrtopogon, it is a predatory dipteran that likely hunts from perches in open habitats. The species is accepted in taxonomic databases but specific biological details remain poorly documented in published literature.
Cyrtopogon pulcher
Cyrtopogon pulcher is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) described by Back in 1909. It belongs to the diverse genus Cyrtopogon, which comprises predatory flies found primarily in North America. Robber flies in this genus are generally small to medium-sized with distinctive facial features and predatory habits. The species name "pulcher" (Latin for "beautiful") likely refers to some aspect of its coloration or morphology.
Cyrtopogon rainieri
Cyrtopogon rainieri is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Wilcox and Martin in 1936. The genus Cyrtopogon belongs to the diverse predatory fly family Asilidae, commonly known as robber flies, which are characterized by their aerial hunting behavior. Species in this genus are typically found in North America. Beyond its taxonomic description, specific biological details for C. rainieri remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Cyrtopogon rattus
Cyrtopogon rattus is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Osten Sacken in 1877. The genus Cyrtopogon belongs to a diverse group of predatory flies known for their agile flight and ambush hunting behavior. As a member of this genus, C. rattus likely exhibits the characteristic traits of Cyrtopogon robber flies, though specific details about this particular species remain poorly documented in available literature.
Cyrtopogon rufotarsus
Cyrtopogon rufotarsus is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, first described by Back in 1909. The genus Cyrtopogon comprises predatory flies known for their agile flight and ambush hunting behavior. Little species-specific documentation exists for C. rufotarsus, though it shares the general characteristics of the genus.
Cyrtopogon sabroskyi
Cyrtopogon sabroskyi is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Lavigne and Bullington in 1981. The genus Cyrtopogon comprises predatory flies that hunt other insects in flight. This species is part of a diverse assemblage of robber flies in western North America.
Cyrtopogon sansoni
Cyrtopogon sansoni is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) described by Curran in 1923. The genus Cyrtopogon comprises medium-sized predatory flies typically found in arid and semi-arid regions of North America. Like other asilids, C. sansoni is presumed to be an active aerial predator of other insects. Specific details of its biology remain poorly documented in published literature.
Cyrtopogon semitarius
Cyrtopogon semitarius is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Melander in 1923. Like other members of its genus, it belongs to a diverse group of predatory flies known for their aggressive hunting behavior. The species is part of the large Cyrtopogon genus, which contains numerous similar-looking species that can be challenging to distinguish without close examination. Specific ecological details for this particular species remain poorly documented in available literature.
Cyrtopogon stenofrons
Cyrtopogon stenofrons 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 known for their agile flight and ambush hunting behavior. The species is accepted in taxonomic databases but appears to be poorly documented in the scientific literature, with limited published information on its biology and ecology.
Cyrtopogon sudator
Cyrtopogon sudator is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Osten Sacken in 1877. As a member of the genus Cyrtopogon, it belongs to a group of predatory flies characterized by their distinctive morphology and hunting behavior. Very few specific observations of this species have been documented in public databases, with only one iNaturalist record identified.
Cyrtopogon swezeyi
Cyrtopogon swezeyi is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Wilcox and Martin in 1936. The genus Cyrtopogon comprises small to medium-sized predatory flies characterized by their distinctive bearded faces and ambush hunting behavior. Species within this genus are typically associated with open habitats where they perch on vegetation to capture flying insect prey.
Cyrtopogon thompsoni
Cyrtopogon thompsoni is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, first described by Cole in 1921. Members of the genus Cyrtopogon are predatory flies that typically inhabit open, sunny environments. As with other Asilidae, this species likely hunts other insects in flight. The species name honors an individual with the surname Thompson.
Cyrtopogon tibialis
Cyrtopogon tibialis is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) described by Coquillett in 1904. It belongs to the subfamily Dasypogoninae, a group characterized by their predatory habits and distinctive morphology. The species epithet "tibialis" refers to a characteristic of the tibia (leg segment), likely indicating a diagnostic morphological feature for identification. Robber flies in this genus are typically found in western North America and are active predators of other insects.
Cyrtopogon varans
Golden-tailed Bandit
Cyrtopogon varans is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) described by Curran in 1923. It is known from limited observations in western North America. The species belongs to a genus of predatory flies characterized by hunting from perches. Common name 'Golden-tailed Bandit' refers to distinctive coloration features.
Cyrtopogon vulneratus
Cyrtopogon vulneratus is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Melander in 1923. The genus Cyrtopogon comprises predatory flies commonly known as robber flies, characterized by their stout bodies, large eyes, and strong legs adapted for capturing prey in flight. As with other asilids, this species likely exhibits the typical robber fly predatory behavior of ambushing and capturing other insects. The specific epithet "vulneratus" (Latin for "wounded") may reference a distinguishing mark or pattern on the body, though the original description details are not provided in available sources.