Megapariopsis
Townsend, 1915
Species Guides
1Megapariopsis is a of tachinid flies established by Townsend in 1915. It contains a single described , Megapariopsis opaca (Coquillett, 1899), and is known only from the United States. As a member of the Tachinidae, it belongs to a group of flies whose larvae develop inside other insects.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Megapariopsis: /ˌmɛɡəˌpæriˈɒpsɪs/
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Identification
Megapariopsis can be distinguished from related tachinid by characteristics of the male terminalia and bristle patterns, though specific diagnostic features require examination of . The genus is placed in the tribe Dexiini based on morphological affinities with other dexiine tachinids.
Distribution
United States. The single known , Megapariopsis opaca, has been recorded from this country, though specific locality details are limited.
Similar Taxa
- PariopsisSimilar name and placement in Dexiini; Megapariopsis was established as a distinct genus separate from Pariopsis based on differences in male genitalia structure.
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Taxonomic history
The was erected by Charles Howard Townsend in 1915 to accommodate Megapariopsis opaca, originally described by Coquillett in 1899 under a different genus. The name reflects its perceived relationship to Pariopsis, with the prefix 'Mega-' indicating larger size or more robust features.