Sandpirate
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Lasiopagon pacificus
Pacific Sandpirate
Lasiopogon pacificus is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, commonly known as the Pacific Sandpirate. It was described by Cole and Wilcox in 1938. The species belongs to a genus of predatory flies that inhabit sandy environments. As with other Asilidae, it is presumed to be an active aerial predator of other insects. Available records indicate limited observation data, with approximately 20 documented sightings on iNaturalist.
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 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.