Boettcheria cimbicis
(Townsend, 1892)
Boettcheria cimbicis is a of flesh fly in the Sarcophagidae. The species has been documented as a of the Elm Sawfly (Cimbex americana), specifically reared from its pupal cocoons. It represents a specialized ecological relationship within the Sarcophagidae, a family better known for carrion-feeding habits.
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 cocoons of the Elm Sawfly
Ecological Role
Documented as a of pupae, contributing to natural of Cimbex americana.