Coleomyia rubida
Martin, 1953
Coleomyia rubida is a of ( ) described by Martin in 1953. The Coleomyia belongs to the diverse asilid lineage of predatory , commonly known as robber flies for their aggressive hunting . As with other members of this family, C. rubida likely exhibits the characteristic aerial and strong flying ability typical of the group. The specific epithet 'rubida' suggests reddish coloration, though this has not been independently verified.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Coleomyia rubida: //ˌkoʊ.liˈoʊ.mi.ə ˈruː.bɪ.də//
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Taxonomic Note
The was formally described by Martin in 1953. No observations are recorded in iNaturalist, suggesting either extreme rarity, restricted distribution, or limited sampling effort. The Coleomyia is not among the better-studied genera, and species-level documentation remains sparse in published literature.
Nomenclatural Clarification
The name 'Coleomyia rubida' should not be confused with 'Euzonitis rubida' (Ménétriés), a ( ) listed in some museum holdings under similar . These represent entirely unrelated in different ( vs. ).