Beameromyia punicea
Martin, 1957
Purple Pixie
Beameromyia punicea is a of robber fly described by Martin in 1957. The "Purple Pixie" refers to its diminutive size and coloration. Like other members of the Asilidae , it is a predatory fly. The species belongs to a to western North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Beameromyia punicea: /ˌbiːmɛrəˈmaɪə ˈpjuːnɪsiə/
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Distribution
Western North America; the Beameromyia is to this region.
Ecological Role
; as a robber fly, it likely contributes to control in its .