Laphystia litoralis
Curran, 1931
Beach Robber Fly
Laphystia litoralis is a of robber fly in the Asilidae, commonly known as the Beach Robber Fly. It was described by Curran in 1931. As a member of the Asilidae family, it is a predatory dipteran that captures other insects in . The species epithet 'litoralis' suggests an association with coastal or shore .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Laphystia litoralis: /læˈfɪstiə lɪˈtɔrəlɪs/
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Habitat
The epithet 'litoralis' (meaning 'of the shore') indicates an association with coastal or shoreline environments. As a robber fly, it likely occupies open, sunny areas where it can perch and hunt flying insects.
Ecological Role
As a predatory robber fly, L. litoralis likely functions as an aerial of other insects, contributing to of flying in its .