Zelia

Robineau-Desvoidy, 1830

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Zelia is a of tachinid flies in the Tachinidae. Tachinid flies are , with larvae developing inside or on other insects. The genus was established by Robineau-Desvoidy in 1830. At least one , Zelia tricolor, has documented associations.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Zelia: /ˈzɛ.li.ə/

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Ecological Role

As members of Tachinidae, in this are that contribute to regulation of insect .

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