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 .

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