Trochilodes
Coquillett, 1903
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1Trochilodes is a of tachinid flies established by Coquillett in 1903. The genus contains two described : Trochilodes leonardi and Trochilodes skinneri. As members of the Tachinidae, these flies are presumably , though specific relationships remain undocumented. The genus is classified in the Dexiinae and tribe Voriini.
Pronunciation
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Identification
Identification of Trochilodes requires examination of morphological characters, particularly features of the , , and male terminalia. The can be distinguished from related voriine genera by combinations of bristle patterns and structural details of the facial region. Specific diagnostic characters for the genus have not been summarized in accessible literature.
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Distribution
The is known from North America based on the type localities of its constituent . Trochilodes skinneri was described from Colorado, and Trochilodes leonardi from an unspecified location in the western United States.
Ecological Role
As members of Tachinidae, in this likely function as of other insects, contributing to of their . The specific hosts and ecological impact remain unknown.
Similar Taxa
- Other Voriini generaTrochilodes shares tribal affinities with numerous dexiine and requires careful examination of genitalic and bristle characters for separation.
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Taxonomic history
The was established by Daniel William Coquillett in 1903 with Trochilodes skinneri as the type . Trochilodes leonardi was added by West in 1925. No additional species have been described in over a century.
Data deficiency
Only seven observations are recorded in iNaturalist, and no comprehensive taxonomic revisions or biological studies have been published for this . Most aspects of its remain undocumented.