Lasiopogon appalachensis
Cannings, 2002
Lasiopogon appalachensis is a of robber fly in the Asilidae, described by Cannings in 2002. It belongs to the Lasiopogon, a group of small to medium-sized robber flies commonly associated with sandy . The species epithet 'appalachensis' indicates an association with the Appalachian region. As with other members of its family, it is presumed to be an aerial of other insects.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lasiopogon appalachensis: //læˌsaɪəˈpoʊɡɒn æˌpælæˈtʃɛn.sɪs//
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Distribution
The epithet and taxonomic description suggest occurrence in the Appalachian region of eastern North America. Specific locality data are sparse; iNaturalist records indicate limited documented observations.
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Taxonomic note
Described by Cannings in 2002, this is part of a revision that clarified boundaries among Lasiopogon species in North America. The specific epithet 'appalachensis' refers to the Appalachian Mountains, likely indicating the core range of the species.