Lasiopogon terricola
(Johnson, 1900)
Little Reddish Sandpirate
Lasiopogon terricola is a of robber fly in the Asilidae, commonly known as the Little Reddish Sandpirate. The species was originally described as Daulopogon terricola by Johnson in 1900. It belongs to the Laphriinae and tribe Lasiopogonini. As with other robber flies, it is a predatory insect that hunts other arthropods.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lasiopogon terricola: /ˌlæsiˈɒpəɡɔn ˈtɛrɪˌkoʊlə/
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Distribution
Has been recorded from Vermont and other locations in the United States. The name 'terricola' (meaning 'earth-dweller') suggests association with ground or soil .
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Taxonomic history
Originally described in the Daulopogon by Johnson in 1900, later transferred to Lasiopogon. The genus Lasiopogon was formerly treated as a subgenus of other asilid genera but has been elevated to full generic rank in modern classifications.
Nomenclature note
The specific epithet 'terricola' is Latin for 'inhabitant of the earth,' a common epithet in insects associated with ground-dwelling habits.