Chaetostigmoptera manca
(Greene, 1934)
Chaetostigmoptera manca is a of tachinid bristle fly described by Greene in 1934. Originally described as Plectops manca, it belongs to the tribe Blondeliini within the Exoristinae. As a member of Tachinidae, it is likely a , though specific relationships remain undocumented. The species is known only from the United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chaetostigmoptera manca: //ˌkiːtoʊˌstɪɡməˈpɜːtə ˈmæŋkə//
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Distribution
United States. Records indicate presence in North America.
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Nomenclature
Originally described as Plectops manca Greene, 1934. Transferred to Chaetostigmoptera, though the basis for this generic reassignment is not detailed in available sources.
Taxonomic placement
Classified in tribe Blondeliini, Exoristinae, based on Catalogue of Life records. This placement indicates it belongs to a diverse group of tachinid flies, many of which are of other insects.