Lasiopogon currani
Cole & Wilcox, 1938
Lasiopogon currani is a of robber fly in the Asilidae, first described by Cole and Wilcox in 1938. The species belongs to the Lasiopogon, a group of small to medium-sized predatory flies. It has been documented in the northeastern United States, particularly in Vermont.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lasiopogon currani: /ˌlæsiˈɒpəɡən ˈkɜːrənaɪ/
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Distribution
Documented from Vermont, United States. Distribution records are sparse, suggesting the may be restricted to or most frequently encountered in the northeastern United States.
Ecological Role
As a member of Asilidae, Lasiopogon currani functions as a in its . Robber flies are predators that capture other insects in , contributing to of various .
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Taxonomic history
Described by Cole & Wilcox in 1938. The epithet 'currani' likely honors an entomologist, though the specific namesake is not documented in available sources.