Euthera tentatrix

Loew, 1866

Euthera tentatrix is a tachinid fly characterized by distinctive sooty-black transverse bands on the wings. The species is known from North America and has been recorded as a of the southern green stink bug, Nezara viridula (Pentatomidae).

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Euthera tentatrix: /juːˈθɪərə tɛnˈteɪtrɪks/

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Identification

Euthera tentatrix can be distinguished from by its distinctive wing pattern: smoky black transverse bands across the wings. A key to the four North American (E. bicolor, E. setifacies, E. tentatrix, and E. woodi) is available in taxonomic literature.

Distribution

Canada, United States, Bahamas.

Host Associations

Ecological Role

of true bugs (Heteroptera), specifically documented from Pentatomidae.

Similar Taxa

  • Euthera bicolorBoth share the Euthera and the distinctive wing banding pattern; requires detailed examination for separation.
  • Euthera setifacies with similar wing pattern; distinguished by morphological details in published keys.
  • Euthera woodiNewly described from California and New Mexico; similar wing pattern requires careful comparison.

More Details

Taxonomic review

The was reviewed in 2012 along with other North American Euthera species, resulting in a new species description (E. woodi) and updated records.

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