Phyllophilopsis nitens
(Coquillett, 1899)
Phyllophilopsis nitens is a of bristle fly (Diptera: Tachinidae) first described by Coquillett in 1899. Originally placed in the Chaetona, it was later transferred to Phyllophilopsis. The species is distributed across North America, with records from both Canada and the United States. As a member of the Tachinidae , it is a fly, though specific relationships and detailed remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phyllophilopsis nitens: /ˌfɪloʊˌfaɪˈlɑpsɪs ˈnaɪtɛnz/
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Distribution
Canada and the United States. Distribution records indicate presence in North America, though specific provinces, states, or ecological regions are not detailed in available sources.
Ecological Role
As a tachinid fly, the functions as a , contributing to the natural regulation of insect . Specific host and ecological impacts have not been documented.
More Details
Original description
First described as Chaetona nitens by Daniel William Coquillett in 1899, later transferred to the Phyllophilopsis.
Taxonomic placement
Classified in the Exoristinae and tribe Blondeliini within Tachinidae, a large of flies.