Plagiomima
Brauer & Bergenstamm, 1891
Species Guides
1Plagiomima is a of tachinid flies (Diptera: Tachinidae) in the tribe Voriini, Dexiinae. The genus was described by Brauer and Bergenstamm in 1891. It contains approximately 13 described distributed primarily in the Americas, with most species described by Aldrich in 1926 and Reinhard in the mid-20th century. As with other tachinids, members of this genus are likely , though specific associations remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Plagiomima: /ˌplædʒiəˈmaɪmə/
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Distribution
of Plagiomima have been recorded from the Americas, including the United States, Mexico, and Central and South America. The appears to have a primarily Nearctic and Neotropical distribution based on species descriptions.
Ecological Role
As members of the Tachinidae, in this are presumed to function as of other insects, contributing to of potential pest species. Specific ecological impacts have not been quantified.
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Taxonomic history
The was established by Brauer and Bergenstamm in 1891. Most were described in two major periods: Aldrich (1926) described four species, and Reinhard (1944–1962) described five additional species. The genus has received limited modern taxonomic revision.
Species diversity
Thirteen are currently recognized: P. abdominalis, P. alternata, P. auriceps, P. brevirostris, P. cognata, P. disparata, P. euethes, P. faceta, P. haustellata, P. incognita, P. rigidirostris, P. similis, and P. spinosula.