Lestomyia atripes
Wilcox, 1937
Lestomyia atripes is a of ( ) described by Wilcox in 1937. It belongs to the Dasypogoninae, a group of predatory known for their aerial hunting . The specific epithet 'atripes' refers to black legs. Very little species-specific information is available in published literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lestomyia atripes: /lɛsˈtoʊ.miː.jə ˈæ.trəˌpiːz/
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Taxonomic note
The Lestomyia is a small group within Dasypogoninae. -level in this genus relies heavily on male and leg coloration patterns. The epithet 'atripes' (black-legged) distinguishes this species from with paler leg coloration.
Data availability
No -specific observations, ecological studies, or detailed morphological descriptions were found in major databases (GBIF, iNaturalist, Catalogue of Life) beyond basic nomenclatural records. This reflects the broader pattern of limited study for many Dasypogoninae species.