Boettcheria cimbicis

(Townsend, 1892)

Boettcheria cimbicis is a of in the . The species has been documented as a of the Elm (Cimbex americana), specifically reared from its pupal . It represents a specialized ecological relationship within the Sarcophagidae, a family better known for carrion-feeding habits.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Boettcheria cimbicis: //bɛtˈxɛɹiə ˈkɪmbɪsɪs//

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Distribution

Recorded from Vermont, United States; additional distribution data is sparse.

Host Associations

  • Cimbex americana - Reared from pupal of the Elm

Ecological Role

Documented as a of , contributing to natural of Cimbex americana.

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