Lasiopogon puyallupi
Cole & Wilcox, 1938
Salish Sea Sandpirate
Lasiopogon puyallupi is a robber fly (Diptera: Asilidae) native to the Pacific Northwest of North America. The was originally described as a of L. willametti by Cole & Wilcox in 1938, then elevated to full species status in 2020 based on molecular and morphological evidence. It belongs to the bivittatus section of the Lasiopogon. The "Salish Sea Sandpirate" reflects its coastal association.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lasiopogon puyallupi: /læsiˈɒpoʊgɒn puːˈjæləpi/
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Habitat
Coastal associated with the Salish Sea region.
Distribution
Pacific Northwest of North America; associated with the Salish Sea region (coastal Washington state and adjacent British Columbia).
Similar Taxa
- Lasiopogon willamettiFormerly treated as a ; distinguished by molecular and morphological differences that supported its elevation to status.