Boettcheria latisterna
Parker, 1914
Boettcheria latisterna is a of flesh fly in the Sarcophagidae, described by Parker in 1914. The Boettcheria comprises sarcophagid flies associated with parasitic . This species has been documented as a of the Elm Sawfly (Cimbex americana), specifically reared from pupal cocoons 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 cocoons of the Elm Sawfly
Ecological Role
of pupae, contributing to natural of Cimbex americana.
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Taxonomic Note
The Boettcheria is classified within Sarcophagidae, a of flies commonly known as flesh flies. Many sarcophagids are of other insects, with females depositing larvae on or near .