Ablautus schlingeri
Wilcox, 1966
Oso Flaco Robber Fly
Ablautus schlingeri, commonly known as the oso flaco , is a small predatory fly in the Asilidae. The is to California and has been documented at Oso Flaco Lake and surrounding dune . It potential threats from sand mining operations that degrade its specialized sandy habitat. The species was described by Wilcox in 1966 and remains relatively poorly known.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ablautus schlingeri: /əˈblaʊtəs ˈʃlɪndʒəri/
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Habitat
Coastal sand dunes and sandy in California, specifically associated with Oso Flaco Lake area. The appears to be restricted to specialized dune with loose, sandy substrates.
Distribution
to California, United States. Documented from the Oso Flaco Lake region in San Luis Obispo County.
Human Relevance
Potentially threatened by sand mining operations that destroy or degrade coastal dune . No other documented human interactions.
Similar Taxa
- Ablautus (genus)Other in the Ablautus are small, sand-colored robber flies with similar ; A. schlingeri is distinguished by its specific coastal dune and geographic restriction to the Oso Flaco area.