Lasiopogon quadrivittatus

Jones, 1907

Lasiopogon quadrivittatus is a of described by Jones in 1907. It belongs to the , a group of predatory known for their aggressive hunting . The species epithet 'quadrivittatus' refers to four longitudinal stripes or , likely describing a distinctive color pattern on the body. Information about this species remains limited, with only 26 observations recorded on iNaturalist.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lasiopogon quadrivittatus: /ˌlæsi.oʊˈpoʊɡɒn ˌkwɒdrɪˈvɪtətəs/

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Etymology

The specific epithet 'quadrivittatus' derives from Latin 'quadri-' (four) and 'vittatus' (banded or striped), referring to four longitudinal stripes on the body.

Taxonomic History

First described by Jones in 1907. The has been consistently placed in the Lasiopogon, a genus of small to -sized .

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