Beameromyia kawiensis
Martin, 1957
Kansas Pixie
Beameromyia kawiensis is a of robber fly ( Asilidae) described by Martin in 1957. The "Kansas Pixie" references the species epithet, derived from "Kaw" (a historical name for the Kansas River). Like other Asilidae, it is presumed to be a predatory fly, though specific ecological data remain limited. The species belongs to a small of diminutive robber flies found in North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Beameromyia kawiensis: //biːˌmɛroʊˈmaɪə ˌkawiˈɛnsɪs//
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Distribution
Known from the central United States, with the type locality in Kansas. The specific epithet "kawiensis" indicates association with the Kansas River region.