Lasiopogon yukonensis
Cole & Wilcox, 1938
Lasiopogon yukonensis is a of robber fly in the Asilidae, described from the Yukon Territory in 1938. The Lasiopogon comprises small to medium-sized predatory flies characterized by a distinctive beard of long facial setae. This species is part of a genus primarily distributed across northern and montane regions of North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lasiopogon yukonensis: //ˌlæsiˈɒpəɡən ˌjuːkoʊˈnɛnsɪs//
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Distribution
Known from the Yukon Territory, Canada, based on the type locality. The specific epithet 'yukonensis' reflects this geographic origin. Additional distribution records are sparse.
Ecological Role
As a member of Asilidae, this functions as a of other insects, contributing to in its .
Similar Taxa
- Other Lasiopogon speciesCongeneric share the characteristic facial beard of long setae and overall body plan; precise identification requires examination of male terminalia and other subtle morphological features.
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Taxonomic Note
Described by Frank R. Cole and John Wilcox in 1938 based on material from the Yukon Territory. The Lasiopogon currently contains approximately 40 described , most occurring in western North America.