Euthera setifacies
Brooks, 1945
Euthera setifacies is a of tachinid fly described by Brooks in 1945. It is one of three historically described species of Euthera in North America, distinguished from by specific morphological features. The Euthera is small but , with members recognized by distinctive smoky black transverse bands on the wings.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Euthera setifacies: /juːˈθɪərə sɛtɪˈfeɪsiːz/
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Identification
Euthera setifacies can be distinguished from other North American Euthera using morphological characters detailed in taxonomic keys. The is characterized by black fuliginous transverse bands on the wings. For definitive identification, consult the key and digital images provided in the taxonomic review by Brooks (2012), which this species relative to E. bicolor, E. tentatrix, and the more recently described E. woodi.
Distribution
Canada and the United States. Records confirm presence in North America.
Similar Taxa
- Euthera bicolorBoth occur in North America and share the -level characteristic of smoky black wing bands. Distinguished by specific morphological features detailed in taxonomic keys.
- Euthera tentatrixBoth occur in North America and share the -level characteristic of smoky black wing bands. Distinguished by specific morphological features detailed in taxonomic keys.
- Euthera woodiBoth occur in North America and share the -level characteristic of smoky black wing bands. E. woodi was described in 2012 from California and New Mexico, making it the most recently described in the region.
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Taxonomic History
E. setifacies was described by Brooks in 1945. It was one of three described North American until E. woodi was described in 2012.