Leskia
Robineau-Desvoidy, 1830
Leskia is a of established by Robineau-Desvoidy in 1830. The genus contains approximately 40 described distributed across multiple continents. As members of the tribe Leskiini, these flies are , though specific associations remain poorly documented for most species. The genus exhibits considerable diversity in the Afrotropical region, with multiple species described by Emden in 1960.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Leskia: /ˈlɛskiə/
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Distribution
of Leskia have been recorded from the Palearctic, Afrotropical, Nearctic, and Neotropical regions. The shows particular diversity in Africa, with numerous species described from this region. Specific country records include the United States, various African nations, and parts of Europe and Asia.
Ecological Role
As , in this function as , contributing to the of other . The specific utilized by most Leskia species have not been documented.