Winnemana Laphria
Laphria winnemana
This record describes Laphria winnemana (species). Recorded family: Asilidae. Recorded order: Diptera.
Identification and Appearance
Nearly impossible to distinguish from several other similar species from photographs. Photos that are not conclusively identified should be placed in the Laphria canis complex here .
Classification
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e. NA (NH-ON-WI to GA-TN)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Laphria winnemana Mcatee 1919 Winnemana Laphria: https://www.robberfliesoftheworld.com/NA_CommonNames.php
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Diptera, the group containing Laphria winnemana. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Diptera includes over 150,000 described species of flies, mosquitoes, and midges. Mosquitoes are the deadliest animal on Earth (CDC). Malaria alone causes ~249 million cases and over 608,000 deaths annually, mostly children under 5 (WHO). Vector-borne diseases account for over 17% of all infectious diseases, causing 700,000+ deaths per year.
Ecological role of the group
Despite their disease impact, flies are critical decomposers and pollinators. Hoverflies alone pollinate hundreds of crop and wildflower species. Flies are also the primary food source for many birds, bats, and fish. Forensic entomology relies heavily on fly species for crime scene analysis.
Economic and practical significance of the group
In the U.S., vector-borne disease cases tripled between 2004-2016, with over 640,000 cases reported in that period (CDC). Tickborne diseases doubled from 22,000 to 48,000 annual reports. Globally, mosquito-borne diseases cost billions in healthcare and lost productivity.
Recorded sources for this group: WHO, CDC, PNAS. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Winnemana Laphria (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Ben Coulter; Additional contributions by v belov , Chris Cohen
Frequently Asked Questions About Winnemana Laphria
What is Winnemana Laphria?
Winnemana Laphria (Laphria winnemana) is a species in the family Asilidae, within the order Diptera.
How do you identify Winnemana Laphria?
Nearly impossible to distinguish from several other similar species from photographs. Photos that are not conclusively identified should be placed in the Laphria canis complex here .
Where is Winnemana Laphria found?
Range: e. NA (NH-ON-WI to GA-TN)