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Scientific Name: Stenopogon lomae
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Common Name: (a robber fly)
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Family: Asilidae
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Description: A robber fly, Stenopogon lomae, on gravel in a fire road in the lower Neck. The fingernail gives an indication of the small size of this species.
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Notes: Stenopogon lomae belongs to the albibasis group of Stenopogon, which are all small-sized species, usually around 10mm in length. S. lomae is endemic to the Los Angeles Basin, and Claremont is where some of the original paratype specimens were collected. While many other Stenopogon prefer shrubs, these little Stenopogon (albibasis group -- about 9 species) perch on the ground.
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Location: Bernard Field Station
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BFS Area: Lower Neck
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Photo Type: Animal--Insect
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Photographer: Nancy Hamlett
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Date Taken: 2012-07-02
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Upload Date: 2012-08-16 14:26:29
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