Leptopteromyia mexicanae
Martin, 1971
A small robber fly in the Asilidae, described by Martin in 1971. The species name suggests Mexican origin, though records indicate established in Hawaii. As with other Asilidae, it is a predatory fly, but specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Leptopteromyia mexicanae: /lɛpˈtɒptɛroˌmaɪə mɛksɪˈkeɪni/
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Distribution
Hawaii, United States (established); possibly native range in Mexico based on epithet, though unconfirmed in available records.