Lasiopogon delicatulus
Melander, 1923
Lasiopogon delicatulus is a of robber fly ( Asilidae) 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 prey. The species epithet 'delicatulus' suggests a delicate or small-bodied form relative to other members of the genus. As with most Lasiopogon species, detailed natural history information remains limited.
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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 medium-sized robber flies with a slender build, often with distinctive leg coloration and wing venation 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 .