Species Details

Laphria sadales

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SeasonalityAdults are found June through July, and possibly earlier in the southern portion of the range. IdentificationMedium sized; 8-12 mm in length. Body is black and apparently bare (with no significant pubescence), giving a slender appearance. Abdomen is slender and black, and legs are orange to red, except coxae and tarsi which are black. Legs are mostly bare, and are relatively delicate. Compared to most Laphria, which are bee-mimics and large, robust predators, Laphria sadales is one of the less impressive flies of the genus. Antennae are very small, and the setae of the mystax (hairs surrounding the mouthparts) and surrounding mane are relatively short and inconspicuous compared to other species. The hypopharynx is also small relative to other species in the genus Laphria. Sexual dimorphism is slight, with males having slightly paler abdomens and golden abdominal piles (clumps of hairs; compared to black abdominal piles in females). This species is often confused with L. xanthippe (Williston), but can be distinguished by the entirely black abdomen and red legs (McAtee 1919; Adisoemarto 1967).

Scientific Name Laphria sadales Habitat Open glades within boreal forests (spruce); generally associated with montane and subalpine regions. Occasionally found in open grasslands (Cannings 1994, 1997). Seasonality Adults are found June through July, and possibly earlier in the southern portion of the range. Identification
Medium sized; 8-12 mm in length. Body is black and apparently bare (with no significant pubescence), giving a slender appearance. Abdomen is slender and black, and legs are orange to red, except coxae and tarsi which…
Medium sized; 8-12 mm in length. Body is black and apparently bare (with no significant pubescence), giving a slender appearance. Abdomen is slender and black, and legs are orange to red, except coxae and tarsi which are black. Legs are mostly bare, and are relatively delicate. Compared to most Laphria, which are bee-mimics and large, robust predators, Laphria sadales is one of the less impressive flies of the genus. Antennae are very small, and the setae of the mystax (hairs surrounding the mouthparts) and surrounding mane are relatively short and inconspicuous compared to other species. The hypopharynx is also small relative to other species in the genus Laphria. Sexual dimorphism is slight, with males having slightly paler abdomens and golden abdominal piles (clumps of hairs; compared to black abdominal piles in females). This species is often confused with L. xanthippe (Williston), but can be distinguished by the entirely black abdomen and red legs (McAtee 1919; Adisoemarto 1967).
Life History See genus page. Conservation Conservation is not a concern for Laphria sadales. Diet Info See genus page. Range Widespread. Adults have been documented from Alberta to California and Colorado, and as far east as Connecticut and New Hampshire (McAtee 1919; Adisoemarto 1967).

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"Species Details - Laphria sadales, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-33849. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Authorship

Name Dupuis, J. R.
Role species page author
Date 2009

References

Specimen Information

There are 8 specimens of this Species.

8 results plotted on map in 8 markers.
Note: Only records with latitude and longitude coordinates are plotted on map.

UASM201986 - Laphria sadales

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: Oregon, Grant county, Strawberry Mountain Collected ByMartin, D. Date Collected1946-07-28

UASM201988 - Laphria sadales

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Clymont Collected ByHocking, D. Date Collected1945-06-18

UASM201989 - Laphria sadales

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: Washington, Pierce county, Electron Collected ByBaker, W. W. Date Collected1935-07-22

UASM201990 - Laphria sadales

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: Oregon, Benton county, Marys Peak Collected ByMartin, D. Date Collected1946-08-04

UASM201991 - Laphria sadales

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: Idaho, Valley county, Alpha Collected ByMartin, C. H. Date Collected1934-06-10

UASM201992 - Laphria sadales

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Assineau River Collected ByAdisoemarto, S. Date Collected1964-07-24

UASM201993 - Laphria sadales

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedUnited States: Washington, Pierce county, Mount Rainier National Park Collected ByMartin, C. H. Date Collected1932-04-04

UASM201995 - Laphria sadales

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park, Waterton Collected ByStrickland, E. H. Date Collected1939-08-18

Adult Seasonal Distribution