Lasiopogon condylophorus
McKnight, 2020
Lasiopogon condylophorus is a of robber fly (Diptera: Asilidae) described in 2020 by McKnight as part of a taxonomic revision of the Nearctic bivittatus section of the Lasiopogon. It belongs to a group of small to medium-sized predatory flies characterized by specific morphological traits. As a newly described species, detailed ecological and behavioral information remains limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lasiopogon condylophorus: /ˌlæsiˈoʊpəɡɒn ˌkɒndɪˈlɒfərəs/
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Identification
Belongs to the bivittatus section of Lasiopogon; specific diagnostic features distinguishing it from are described in the original taxonomic revision (Cannings 2020). The epithet 'condylophorus' refers to a morphological character of the male terminalia.
Similar Taxa
- Lasiopogon bivittatusBoth belong to the bivittatus section; L. bivittatus is the type of this section and shares the general morphological ground plan of the group.
- Other bivittatus section speciesL. condylophorus was described alongside 12 other new in the same revision; close morphological similarity to these newly described necessitates detailed examination of male terminalia for accurate identification.
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Taxonomic context
Described in Zootaxa 4835 as part of a comprehensive revision that included 13 new , one elevated , and redescriptions of 13 previously described in the bivittatus section.
Etymology
The specific epithet 'condylophorus' derives from Greek roots referring to a knob or (condylo-) and bearing (-phorus), likely describing a feature of the male genitalia.