Opsotheresia
Townsend, 1919
Species Guides
1Opsotheresia is a of tachinid flies established by Townsend in 1919. The genus contains two described : Opsotheresia bigelowi and Opsotheresia obesa. As members of the Tachinidae, these flies are , though specific associations for Opsotheresia remain undocumented. The genus is classified within the Dexiinae and tribe Dexiini.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Opsotheresia: /ˌɒpsəʊˈθɛriːʒə/
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Taxonomic History
Opsotheresia was described by Charles Howard Townsend in 1919. The name combines Greek elements, with 'Opso-' likely referring to appearance or and '-theresia' possibly alluding to hunting or pursuit, consistent with Townsend's etymological patterns for tachinid genera.
Species Composition
The comprises two : Opsotheresia bigelowi (Curran, 1926) and Opsotheresia obesa Townsend, 1919. The latter is the type species of the genus. No additional species have been described in the more than a century since the genus was established.
Data Availability
As of current records, Opsotheresia is represented by minimal biological data. The single iNaturalist observation suggests the is rarely encountered or underreported. No published studies specifically addressing the , , or of Opsotheresia could be identified.