Species Details
Stenopogon coyote
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum Read more about this collection »
SeasonalityAdults first appear late June and early July depending on weather and elevation. They are found well in to August.
Identification10-20mm in length. Light brown in colour (as opposed to red or grey). Stout thorax with long, tapered abdomen. Covered with many fine bristles (including metapleuron). Antenna short (1 mm). On the wings, the first posterior cell is narrow at the tip or sometimes closed with a stalk; fourth posterior cell is always closed with stalk; abdomen greenish grey pollinose; first antennal segment brownish orange.
Scientific Name
Stenopogon coyote
Habitat
Dry grasslands, sandy areas, shrub steppe, and a variety of prairie grasslands. Prefers elevations of 1280-2438 m.
Seasonality
Adults first appear late June and early July depending on weather and elevation. They are found well in to August.
Identification
10-20mm in length. Light brown in colour (as opposed to red or grey). Stout thorax with long, tapered abdomen. Covered with many fine bristles (including metapleuron). Antenna short (1 mm). On the wings, the first…
10-20mm in length. Light brown in colour (as opposed to red or grey). Stout thorax with long, tapered abdomen. Covered with many fine bristles (including metapleuron). Antenna short (1 mm). On the wings, the first posterior cell is narrow at the tip or sometimes closed with a stalk; fourth posterior cell is always closed with stalk; abdomen greenish grey pollinose; first antennal segment brownish orange.
Life History
One of the rare Asilidae species that hunts from its resting place on the ground. It specifically targets grasshoppers, but will only attack them if the prey is moving. The Stenopogon then insert its proboscis into…
One of the rare Asilidae species that hunts from its resting place on the ground. It specifically targets grasshoppers, but will only attack them if the prey is moving. The Stenopogon then insert its proboscis into the prey and injects a toxic chemical, paralyzing the prey. The robber fly then sucks out the insides of its meal with little struggle.
Diet Info
Predatory on other insects.
Range
Alberta to North Dakota, South to Arizona and Texas.
In Alberta, collected from Lethbridge, Drumheller and Milk River area.
Citation
Page Citation for Stenopogon coyote
Page Citation
"Species Details - Stenopogon coyote, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-5985. Accessed 30 Apr. 2024.
References
Author
Lavigne, R. J.
Title
Notes on the behavior of Stenopogon coyote Bromley with a description of the eggs.
Publication Date
1963
Series Title
The Pan-Pacific Entomologist
Volume
39
Pages
103-107
Author
Adisoemarto, S.
Title
The Asilidae (Diptera) of Alberta.
Publication Date
1967
Series Title
Quaestiones Entomologicae
Volume
3
Pages
3-100
Specimen Information
There are 42 specimens of this Species.
UASM93861 - Stenopogon coyote
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Drumheller
Collected BySharplin, J. C.; Adisoemarto, S.
Date Collected1959-08-07
UASM93862 - Stenopogon coyote
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Drumheller
Collected BySharplin, J. C.; Adisoemarto, S.
Date Collected1959-08-07
UASM93863 - Stenopogon coyote
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Drumheller
Collected BySharplin, J. C.; Adisoemarto, S.
Date Collected1959-08-07
UASM93864 - Stenopogon coyote
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Drumheller
Collected BySharplin, J. C.; Adisoemarto, S.
Date Collected1959-08-07
UASM93865 - Stenopogon coyote
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park
Collected BySharplin, J. C.; Adisoemarto, S.
Date Collected1959-08-02
UASM93866 - Stenopogon coyote
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park
Collected BySharplin, J. C.; Adisoemarto, S.
Date Collected1959-08-02
UASM93867 - Stenopogon coyote
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park
Collected BySharplin, J. C.; Adisoemarto, S.
Date Collected1959-08-02
UASM93868 - Stenopogon coyote
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park
Collected BySharplin, J. C.; Adisoemarto, S.
Date Collected1959-08-02
UASM93869 - Stenopogon coyote
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Comrey
Collected BySharplin, J. C.; Adisoemarto, S.
Date Collected1959-08-03
UASM93870 - Stenopogon coyote
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Comrey
Collected BySharplin, J. C.; Adisoemarto, S.
Date Collected1959-08-03
UASM93871 - Stenopogon coyote
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Comrey
Collected BySharplin, J. C.; Adisoemarto, S.
Date Collected1959-08-03
UASM93872 - Stenopogon coyote
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Comrey
Collected BySharplin, J. C.; Adisoemarto, S.
Date Collected1959-08-03
UASM93873 - Stenopogon coyote
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Comrey
Collected BySharplin, J. C.; Adisoemarto, S.
Date Collected1959-08-03
UASM93874 - Stenopogon coyote
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Comrey
Collected BySharplin, J. C.; Adisoemarto, S.
Date Collected1959-08-03
UASM93875 - Stenopogon coyote
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Comrey
Collected BySharplin, J. C.; Adisoemarto, S.
Date Collected1959-08-03
UASM93876 - Stenopogon coyote
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Lake Newell
Collected BySharplin, J. C.; Adisoemarto, S.
Date Collected1959-08-05
UASM93877 - Stenopogon coyote
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Lake Newell
Collected BySharplin, J. C.; Adisoemarto, S.
Date Collected1959-08-05
UASM93878 - Stenopogon coyote
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Medicine Hat
Collected ByCarr, F. S.
Date Collected1922-07-20
UASM93879 - Stenopogon coyote
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dinosaur Provincial Park
Collected BySharplin, J. C.; Adisoemarto, S.
Date Collected1959-08-06
UASM93880 - Stenopogon coyote
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dinosaur Provincial Park
Collected BySharplin, J. C.; Adisoemarto, S.
Date Collected1959-08-06
UASM93881 - Stenopogon coyote
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Medicine Hat
Collected ByCarr, F. S.
Date Collected1928-08-08