Thelaira americana

Brooks, 1945

Thelaira americana is a of bristle fly in the Tachinidae. It was described by Brooks in 1945. The species belongs to the tribe Thelairini within the Dexiinae. As a tachinid fly, it is likely a of other insects, though specific records for this species are not well documented.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Thelaira americana: //θəˈlɛɪərə əˌmɛrɪˈkɑːnə//

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Identification

Thelaira americana can be distinguished from other Thelaira by morphological characters established in the original description. Members of the Thelaira typically exhibit characteristic bristle patterns and body proportions typical of the Dexiinae . Accurate identification to species level requires examination of diagnostic features described by Brooks (1945) and comparison with related species in the genus.

Distribution

Thelaira americana is found in North America, with records from Canada, the United States, and Mexico.

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Taxonomic placement

Thelaira americana is classified within the tribe Thelairini, Dexiinae, Tachinidae. This placement reflects its relationship to other bristle flies with similar morphological characteristics.

Observation records

As of current data, Thelaira americana has 103 observation records on iNaturalist, indicating it is documented but not among the most frequently observed tachinid .