Lasiopogon cinereus

Cole, 1919

Ashy Sandpirate

Lasiopogon cinereus is a of robber fly ( Asilidae) described by Cole in 1919. It is commonly known as the Ashy Sandpirate. Like other robber flies, it is a predatory insect belonging to the order Diptera. The species epithet 'cinereus' refers to its ash-gray coloration.

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How to pronounce Lasiopogon cinereus: /ˌlæsiːoʊˈpoʊɡɒn sɪˈnɪərəs/

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