Aleochara taeniata

Erichson, 1839

Aleochara taeniata is a rove beetle (Staphylinidae) in the Aleocharinae. It has been documented as a of the house fly, Musca domestica, with larvae developing within fly . The occurs across a broad geographic range in the Americas, from the southwestern United States through Central America and into South America, with records from the Caribbean as well.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Aleochara taeniata: /ˌɑːliˈɒkərə ˌtɛɪniˈeɪtə/

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Distribution

Recorded from the southwestern United States (Arizona, California [introduced]), Mexico, Guatemala, Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, French Guiana, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil. Caribbean records include Jamaica, Grenada, Guadeloupe, St. John, and St. Vincent.

Host Associations

Musca domestica - Larval development occurs within house fly ; beetles emerge from fly pupae

Human Relevance

Has been studied as a potential agent for house flies due to its parasitic relationship with Musca domestica.

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Taxonomic Note

Catalogue of Life lists this as a synonym, though GBIF treats it as accepted. The subgenus placement Aleochara (Xenochara) taeniata has been used in some classifications.