Martin-1957
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Beameromyia chrysops
Golden-eyed Pixie
Beameromyia chrysops is a small robber fly species in the family Asilidae, first described by Martin in 1957. The species is commonly known as the 'Golden-eyed Pixie,' a name reflecting its diminutive size and likely eye coloration. As a member of the Asilidae, it is a predatory fly that captures other insects in flight. The genus Beameromyia contains species of small, often inconspicuous robber flies that are poorly documented in the scientific literature.
Beameromyia macula
Spot-legged Pixie
Beameromyia macula is a species of robber fly in the family Asilidae, described by Martin in 1957. It is commonly known as the Spot-legged Pixie. As a member of the Asilidae, it belongs to a family of predatory flies known for their aggressive hunting behavior and aerial predation on other insects. The genus Beameromyia is part of the diverse robber fly fauna of North America.
Leptogaster lanata
Leptogaster lanata is a species of robber fly (family Asilidae) described by Martin in 1957. It belongs to the subfamily Leptogasterinae, a group characterized by slender, elongate bodies and distinctive predatory behaviors. The species epithet 'lanata' (meaning 'woolly' in Latin) suggests a possible covering of dense setae. Like other members of the genus Leptogaster, it is likely a predator of small insects, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented due to limited collection records.