Beameromyia macula
Martin, 1957
Spot-legged Pixie
Beameromyia macula is a of robber fly in the Asilidae, described by Martin in 1957. It is commonly known as the Spot-legged Pixie. As a member of the Asilidae, it belongs to a family of predatory flies known for their aggressive hunting and aerial on other insects. The Beameromyia is part of the diverse robber fly fauna of North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Beameromyia macula: /biːˌmɛroʊˈmaɪə ˈmækjʊlə/
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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