Zaira

Robineau-Desvoidy, 1830

Zaira is a of parasitic in the , first described by Robineau-Desvoidy in 1830. The genus comprises tachinid flies whose develop as of . Members are classified within the Exoristinae and tribe Blondeliini.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Zaira: /ˈzaɪrə/

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Distribution

Distribution records exist from Denmark (DK), Norway (NO), and Sweden (SE).

Host Associations

  • adult beetles - larval development

Ecological Role

Larval of , contributing to natural regulation of beetle .

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