Ceracia dentata
(Coquillett, 1895)
Ceracia dentata is a of tachinid fly in the tribe Acemyini. The species was described by Coquillett in 1895, originally placed in the Acemyia before transfer to Ceracia. It is known from North America with records spanning Canada, the United States, Mexico, and Chile. As a member of Tachinidae, it is a fly, though specific associations remain undocumented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ceracia dentata: /sɛˈreɪʃə dɛnˈtɑːtə/
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Identification
Distribution
Recorded from Canada, United States, Mexico, and Chile. GBIF distribution records confirm presence in North America.
Ecological Role
As a tachinid fly, likely functions as a of other insects, though specific relationships and ecological impacts are not documented.
Similar Taxa
- Other Ceracia speciesCongeneric share tribal characteristics of Acemyini and require detailed morphological examination for separation; no published key to species is widely available.
- Other Acemyini genera (e.g., Acemyia)Tribal members share general body plan and bristle patterns; -level separation relies on characters of structure and male terminalia.
More Details
Taxonomic history
Originally described as Acemyia dentata by Coquillett in 1895, later transferred to the Ceracia. The basionym Acemyia dentata remains in synonymy.
Data availability
The is represented by a single observation in iNaturalist and minimal aggregated occurrence data. No published studies specifically address its , , or .