Laphria altitudinum
Bromley, 1924
Northeastern Laphria
Laphria altitudinum is a of robber fly ( Asilidae) described by Bromley in 1924. Commonly known as the Northeastern Laphria, it belongs to a renowned for effective mimicry. The species has been documented in at least 11 observations, though detailed biological information remains limited. As with other Laphria species, it is presumed to be a predatory fly that captures other insects in .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Laphria altitudinum: /ˈlæf.ri.ə ælˌtɪ.tuˈdi.nəm/
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Distribution
The specific epithet "altitudinum" suggests an association with higher elevations, though precise distributional data are not documented in available sources. The "Northeastern Laphria" implies a range in the northeastern region of North America.