Brontaea
Kowarz, 1873
Brontaea is a of muscid comprising approximately five described . Species in this genus have been documented in association with bovine in pasture environments, where they serve as for . The genus has recorded distribution in Europe (Denmark, Norway) and South America (Brazil).
Habitat
Pasture environments; specifically associated with bovine .
Distribution
Europe: Denmark, Norway. South America: Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil.
Host Associations
- Spalangia drosophilae - of ; 33.7% rate observed in Brontaea debilis in Brazil
Life Cycle
Pupal stage has been recovered from bovine in field studies.
Ecological Role
Serves as for in the .