Lestomyia montis
Cole, 1916
Lestomyia montis is a of robber fly in the Asilidae, described by Cole in 1916. It belongs to the Lestomyia, a small group within the Dasypogoninae. As with other Asilidae, it is presumed to be a predatory fly, though specific biological details remain undocumented in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lestomyia montis: /lɛsˈtoʊ.mi.ə ˈmɒn.tɪs/
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Taxonomic Note
The specific epithet 'montis' (Latin for 'of the mountain') may suggest a montane type locality, though the original description has not been consulted for verification.