Coleomyia sculleni
Wilcox & Martin, 1935
Coleomyia sculleni is a of robber fly described by Wilcox & Martin in 1935. As a member of the Asilidae, it belongs to a diverse group of predatory flies known for their aerial hunting . The Coleomyia is relatively small and poorly documented in the literature. No observations of this species have been recorded in iNaturalist, suggesting it is rarely encountered or underreported.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Coleomyia sculleni: /kɔlɛˈoʊmiə ˈskʌlənaɪ/
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Taxonomic note
The Coleomyia was established by Wilcox & Martin in 1935 with C. sculleni as the type . The genus is characterized by distinctive wing venation and male terminalia, though comprehensive modern revisions are lacking.
Data availability
This appears to be known only from the original type series. No subsequent records, ecological studies, or photographic documentation have been published in readily accessible sources.