Coleomyia alticola
James, 1941
Coleomyia alticola is a of robber fly ( Asilidae) described by James in 1941. The specific epithet 'alticola' suggests a high-altitude association. As a member of the Asilidae, it belongs to a family of predatory flies known for their aerial hunting . Very few observations of this species have been recorded.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Coleomyia alticola: /ˌkɒl.iˈoʊ.mi.ə ˌæl.tɪˈkoʊ.lə/
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Habitat
The specific epithet 'alticola' (from Latin 'altus' meaning high and '-cola' meaning dweller) indicates association with high-altitude environments.