Periscepsia helymus
(Walker, 1849)
Periscepsia helymus is a of tachinid fly first described by Walker in 1849. Tachinid flies in this are , with larvae developing inside other insects. The species occurs in North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Periscepsia helymus: //ˌpɛrɪˈsɛpsiə ˈhɛlɪməs//
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Distribution
Canada and United States.
Life Cycle
As a member of Tachinidae, the likely develops as a larva inside a insect, though the specific host has not been documented.
Ecological Role
, contributing to regulation of insect .
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Taxonomic Note
The Periscepsia belongs to the diverse Tachinidae, one of the largest families of Diptera with over 10,000 described worldwide.