Ptilodexia rufipennis
(Macquart, 1844)
Ptilodexia rufipennis is a of tachinid fly, a of flies commonly known as bristle flies. The species was described by Macquart in 1844. Like other members of Tachinidae, it is presumed to be an internal parasitoid of other insects, though specific records for this species appear to be unreported. It is found in North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ptilodexia rufipennis: /ˌtaɪloʊˈdɛksiə ˌruːfɪˈpɛnɪs/
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Distribution
Recorded from Canada and the United States. GBIF distribution records confirm presence in North America.
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Taxonomic placement
Classified in the Dexiinae and tribe Dexiini within Tachinidae. The Ptilodexia contains multiple North American .