Zelia gracilis
(Reinhard, 1946)
Zelia gracilis is a of bristle fly in the Tachinidae. It was described by Reinhard in 1946. The species is known from North America, with confirmed records from the United States. As a member of Tachinidae, it is likely a of other insects, though specific records for this species are not documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Zelia gracilis: /ˈzɛliə ˈɡrasɪlɪs/
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Distribution
United States; North America. Distribution records are sparse, with only two observations documented in iNaturalist.
Ecological Role
As a tachinid fly, Zelia gracilis likely functions as a , contributing to of insects. The specific hosts and ecological impact remain undocumented.
More Details
Taxonomic note
Zelia gracilis was described by H.J. Reinhard in 1946. The Zelia belongs to the tribe Dexiini within Dexiinae. The specific epithet 'gracilis' (Latin for slender) may refer to body form, though original description details are not provided in available sources.
Data scarcity
This is poorly documented in public databases. As of the knowledge cutoff, iNaturalist listed only two observations, and no detailed biological studies have been identified.