Exodontha luteipes
(Williston, 1885)
Exodontha luteipes is a soldier fly in the Stratiomyidae, first described by Williston in 1885. It belongs to the Antissinae and has been recorded from Australia and the Hawaiian Islands. As with other stratiomyids, the larvae are likely associated with decomposing organic matter, though specific remains poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Exodontha luteipes: /ɛk.soˈdɔn.θə luːˈtiː.pɛs/
These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.
Distribution
Australia; Hawaiian Islands.
More Details
Nomenclature
Originally described by Williston in 1885; authorship is cited as (Williston, 1885) indicating the was originally placed in a different before transfer to Exodontha.