Lasiopogon
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Lasiopogon aldrichii
Lasiopogon aldrichii is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) described by Melander in 1923. It belongs to the genus Lasiopogon, a group of small to medium-sized predatory flies known for their bristly faces and ground-perching hunting behavior. The species is documented from western North America.
Lasiopogon cinereus
Ashy Sandpirate
Lasiopogon cinereus is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) described by Cole in 1919. It is commonly known as the Ashy Sandpirate. Like other robber flies, it is a predatory insect belonging to the order Diptera. The species epithet 'cinereus' refers to its ash-gray coloration.
Lasiopogon martinensis
Lasiopogon martinensis is a species of robber fly (Asilidae) originally described by Cole & Wilcox in 1938. Molecular phylogenetic analysis has transferred this species from the bivittatus section to the tetragrammus group within the opaculus section of the genus Lasiopogon. The species is considered valid based on taxonomic revision of Nearctic Lasiopogon.
Lasiopogon monticola
Mountain Sandpirate
Lasiopogon monticola is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) described by Melander in 1923. The species epithet 'monticola' (mountain-dwelling) suggests an association with montane habitats. As a member of the Asilidae, it is a predatory fly that captures other insects in flight. The genus Lasiopogon comprises species commonly known as sandpirates, typically associated with sandy or loose soil substrates.
Lasiopogon nelsoni
Lasiopogon nelsoni is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) described by McKnight in 2020. It belongs to the genus Lasiopogon, a group of small to medium-sized predatory flies commonly found in North America. As with other asilids, this species is likely an aerial predator that captures other insects in flight. The species epithet honors an individual named Nelson, though the specific honoree is not documented in available sources.
Lasiopogon piestolophus
A species of robber fly (Asilidae) described by Cannings in 2002. Belongs to the genus Lasiopogon, a group of small to medium-sized robber flies known for their predatory habits. The species name 'piestolophus' refers to the flattened (piesto-) crest (-lophus) on the head. Known from limited observations.
Lasiopogon sierra
Lasiopogon sierra is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) described by McKnight in 2020. It belongs to the bivittatus section of the genus Lasiopogon, a group of Nearctic robber flies characterized by distinctive morphological features. The species was established as part of a comprehensive molecular phylogenetic revision of the genus using mitochondrial COI and nuclear protein-coding markers (AATS, PEPCK, Wg). As a member of Asilidae, it is a predatory fly, though species-specific biological details remain to be documented.
Lasiopogon testaceus
Lasiopogon testaceus is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) described by Cole & Wilcox in 1938. Robber flies in this genus are predatory insects known for their aggressive hunting behavior and strong flying ability. The species epithet 'testaceus' refers to a brick-red or brownish coloration. As with other Asilidae, this species likely exhibits the family's characteristic predatory habits, though specific details about its biology remain poorly documented in available literature.
Lasiopogon tetragrammus
Great Lakes Sandpirate
Lasiopogon tetragrammus is a species of robber fly (Diptera: Asilidae) first described by Loew in 1874. The species was transferred from the bivittatus section to the tetragrammus group of the opaculus section in a 2020 molecular phylogenetic revision by Cannings. It is known by the common name Great Lakes Sandpirate, reflecting its geographic association with the Great Lakes region.
Lasiopogon zonatus
Lasiopogon zonatus is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Cole & Wilcox in 1938. It belongs to the genus Lasiopogon, a group of small to medium-sized predatory flies distributed across North America. Robber flies in this genus are typically associated with open, sandy or gravelly habitats near water. The species epithet "zonatus" refers to banded or zoned coloration patterns. Like other Asilidae, adults are aerial predators that capture other insects in flight using their spiny legs and piercing-sucking mouthparts.