Boettcheria latisterna

Parker, 1914

Boettcheria latisterna is a of in the , described by Parker in 1914. The Boettcheria comprises sarcophagid associated with parasitic . This species has been documented as a of the Elm (Cimbex americana), specifically reared from pupal of that .

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Boettcheria latisterna: /bɛtˈtʃɛriə lætɪˈstɜrnə/

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Distribution

Documented from Vermont, United States. Distribution records are sparse, with only 7 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of source date.

Host Associations

  • Cimbex americana - Reared from pupal of the Elm

Ecological Role

of , contributing to natural of Cimbex americana.

More Details

Taxonomic Note

The Boettcheria is classified within , a of commonly known as . Many sarcophagids are of other , with females depositing on or near .

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