Boettcheria

Parker, 1914

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Boettcheria is a of flesh flies in the Sarcophagidae, containing at least 20 described . The genus was established by Parker in 1914. One species, Boettcheria cimbicis, has been documented as a of the Elm Sawfly (Cimbex americana), reared from pupal cocoons.

Boettcheria by (c) Bennett Grappone, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Bennett Grappone. Used under a CC-BY license.Boettcheria cimbicis by (c) Bennett Grappone, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Bennett Grappone. Used under a CC-BY license.

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How to pronounce Boettcheria: /bɛtˈtɛkəriə/

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Distribution

Records exist from Vermont, United States and other parts of the US. Specific distribution data for most is limited.

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Ecological Role

At least one acts as a , contributing to natural control of .

Similar Taxa

  • SarcophagaBoth are of flesh flies in Sarcophagidae; Boettcheria may require examination to distinguish from related sarcophagid genera

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Taxonomic history

The was described by Parker in 1914 and is classified in the Sarcophaginae.

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