Neoethilla
Cerretti, Wood & O'Hara, 2012
Neoethilla is a of tachinid flies established in 2012 following taxonomic revision. in this genus were previously classified under Winthemia. As a tachinid, members are flies, though specific relationships for Neoethilla remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Neoethilla: //ˌniː.oʊˈɛθ.ɪ.lə//
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Identification
Distinguished from the closely related Winthemia by genitalic characters and other subtle morphological features established during the 2012 revision. External alone may not reliably separate these genera without detailed examination.
Ecological Role
As members of Tachinidae, in this likely function as of other insects, contributing to of potential pest species.
Similar Taxa
- WinthemiaNeoethilla was split from this in 2012 based on morphological and phylogenetic evidence; the two genera share similar overall body plans and were historically conflated.
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Taxonomic history
The was erected by Cerretti, Wood & O'Hara in 2012 to accommodate formerly placed in Winthemia, reflecting improved understanding of tachinid .