Tripanurga
Brauer & Bergenstamm, 1891
Species Guides
1Tripanurga is a of flesh flies (Sarcophagidae) containing that exploit buried carrion resources. The best-documented species, Tripanurga importuna, is a capable of locating and developing in carrion buried in sand. Members of this genus are food opportunists that can develop on various buried carrion sources, including vertebrate .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tripanurga: //ˌtraɪpəˈnɜːrɡə//
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Habitat
Sandy substrates where carrion is buried, including freshwater turtle nesting sites. and larvae are adapted to locate and exploit resources in buried contexts.
Host Associations
- Apalone spinifera - /scavengerlarvae occur in nests of this freshwater turtle
Behavior
Female flies deposit larvae over nests, primarily during hatching periods. Larvae preferentially scavenge necrotic tissue but will opportunistically prey upon live embryos and hatchlings under some circumstances.
Ecological Role
Scavenger in buried-carrion ; potential of buried vertebrate and early life stages. May impact reproductive success of freshwater turtles through egg and hatchling mortality.