Beameromyia monticola
Martin, 1957
Santa Rita Pixie
Beameromyia monticola is a of in the , described by Martin in 1957. The species epithet 'monticola' (mountain-dwelling) suggests an association with montane . The 'Santa Rita Pixie' indicates a likely connection to the Santa Rita Mountains of Arizona. As a member of the Asilidae, it belongs to a family of predatory known for their aggressive hunting and distinctive .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Beameromyia monticola: //biːˌmɛ.roʊˈmaɪ.ə ˌmɒn.tɪˈkoʊ.lə//
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Distribution
Known from the Santa Rita Mountains, Arizona, USA. The specific epithet and suggest montane distribution, though precise elevational range is not documented in available sources.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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