Backomyia limpidipennis
(Wilcox, 1936)
Clear-winged Bandit
Backomyia limpidipennis is a of robber fly (Diptera: Asilidae) described by Wilcox in 1936. It is known by the "Clear-winged Bandit." As a member of the Asilidae , it belongs to a group of predatory flies characterized by aggressive hunting , though species-specific details for this remain poorly documented in available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Backomyia limpidipennis: /bæˈkoʊmiˌa lɪmˌpɪdɪˈpɛnɪs/
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Taxonomic Note
The Backomyia was established by Wilcox in 1936 with Backomyia limpidipennis as the type . The specific epithet "limpidipennis" refers to clear or transparent wings (from Latin limpidus = clear, pennis = wings).