Leptometopa latipes
(Meigen, 1830)
freeloader fly
Leptometopa latipes is a of freeloader fly in the Milichiidae. The species was described by Meigen in 1830. Members of the family Milichiidae are commonly known as freeloader flies due to their kleptoparasitic , often feeding on the prey of other insects rather than capturing their own food. The species has been recorded from several locations in Europe including Belgium and the Azores (Flores, Pico, Terceira).
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Leptometopa latipes: //ˌlɛptoʊˈmiːtəpə ˈlætɪˌpiːz//
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Distribution
Recorded from Belgium (Flemish Region) and the Azores islands of Flores, Pico, and Terceira.