Laphriinae
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Andrenosoma corallium
Andrenosoma corallium is a robber fly species in the family Asilidae, subfamily Laphriinae, described by Martin in 1966. Like other members of the subfamily Laphriinae, its larvae are presumed to prey on wood-boring beetle larvae, particularly those in families Buprestidae and Cerambycidae. The genus Andrenosoma reaches its greatest diversity in the Neotropics, with most North American species restricted to Texas and the western United States.
Andrenosoma cruentum
Mangrove Chiselmouth
Andrenosoma cruentum is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, subfamily Laphriinae. It belongs to a genus of predatory flies whose larvae feed on wood-boring beetle larvae. The species is found in mangrove habitats, distinguishing it from congeners that inhabit dry, sandy woodlands. Like other Andrenosoma species, adults are sit-and-wait predators that perch on exposed surfaces to ambush prey.
Andrenosoma fulvicaudum
Northern Chiselmouth
Andrenosoma fulvicaudum is a robber fly (family Asilidae) in the subfamily Laphriinae, distributed across most of North America. Adults measure 15–20 mm and are characterized by distinctive reddish-brown terminal abdominal segments contrasting with blue-black anterior segments. The species is associated with dry, sandy habitats and dead wood, where adults perch on sunlit tree trunks and logs to hunt small insects. Larvae develop as predators of wood-boring beetle larvae.
Andrenosoma hesperium
Golden-horned Chiselmouth
Andrenosoma hesperium is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, subfamily Laphriinae. Described by Martin in 1966, this western North American species is one of six Andrenosoma species occurring in North America, with four species restricted to Texas, one to eastern North America (A. fulvicaudum), and A. hesperium occurring only in the western United States. Like other laphriine robber flies, its larvae are predators of wood-boring beetle larvae.
Andrenosoma xanthocnemum
Texas Chiselmouth
A species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, subfamily Laphriinae. Like other members of its subfamily, larvae are predators of wood-boring beetle larvae. The genus Andrenosoma reaches its greatest diversity in the Neotropics, with A. xanthocnemum being one of several species restricted to Texas and the western United States.
Cerotainia macrocera
Yellow-faced Micropanther
Cerotainia macrocera is a small robber fly in the family Asilidae, commonly known as the Yellow-faced Micropanther. It is one of the smallest North American robber flies, measuring approximately 6–8 mm in length. The species is distinguished by its exceptionally long antennae relative to body size. It belongs to the subfamily Laphriinae, whose larvae prey on wood-boring beetle larvae.
Laphystia rubra
Laphystia rubra is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) described by Hull in 1957. As a member of the subfamily Laphriinae, it belongs to a group of predatory flies known for their robust build and aggressive hunting behavior. The specific epithet "rubra" (Latin for "red") suggests reddish coloration, though detailed species-level descriptions are limited in available sources. Robber flies in this genus are typically associated with woodland and forest edge habitats where they perch and ambush flying insect prey.
Laphystia rufiventris
Laphystia rufiventris is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Charles Howard Curran in 1931. The specific epithet "rufiventris" refers to the reddish coloration of the abdomen. The genus Laphystia belongs to the subfamily Laphriinae, a group of robber flies characterized by their predatory habits and distinctive morphological features. As with other asilids, this species is presumed to be an active aerial predator of other insects.
Laphystia torpida
Laphystia torpida is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Hull in 1957. It belongs to the genus Laphystia, a group of predatory flies characterized by their robust build and hunting behavior. The species is part of the subfamily Laphriinae, which includes many medium to large-sized robber flies with distinctive morphological features. Very few specific details are documented for this particular species beyond its taxonomic placement.
Lasiopogon delicatulus
Lasiopogon delicatulus is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) described by Melander in 1923. It belongs to the genus Lasiopogon, a group of small, slender robber flies commonly known as 'bee 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.