Lestomyia sabulona
(Osten Sacken, 1877)
Lestomyia sabulona is a of robber fly in the Asilidae, first described by Osten Sacken in 1877. It belongs to the Dasypogoninae, a group characterized by predatory habits. Very little published information exists specifically for this species. The Lestomyia contains small to medium-sized robber flies found primarily in North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lestomyia sabulona: /lɛsˈtoʊ.miə səbˈju.loʊ.nə/
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Distribution
North America; specifically recorded from the United States based on original description and historical collection records.
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Taxonomic Note
The specific epithet 'sabulona' derives from Latin 'sabulonus,' meaning 'of or belonging to sand,' suggesting a possible association with sandy , though this has not been explicitly documented in modern literature.