Lasiopogon delicatulus
Melander, 1923
Lasiopogon delicatulus is a of ( ) described by Melander in 1923. It belongs to the Lasiopogon, a group of small, slender robber flies commonly known as ' killers' or 'hanging thieves' due to their habit of hanging from vegetation while waiting for . The species epithet 'delicatulus' suggests a delicate or small-bodied form relative to other members of the genus. As with most Lasiopogon species, detailed information remains limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lasiopogon delicatulus: //ˌleɪziˈoʊpəɡɒn ˌdɛlɪˈkætjʊləs//
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Taxonomic placement
Lasiopogon delicatulus is classified in the Laphriinae, tribe Lasiopogonini. The Lasiopogon is characterized by small to -sized with a slender build, often with distinctive leg coloration and patterns. The specific epithet 'delicatulus' (diminutive of 'delicatus') was likely chosen by Melander to reflect the relatively delicate or small stature of this compared to .