Chrysoexorista
Townsend, 1915
Species Guides
1Chrysoexorista is a of tachinid flies (Diptera: Tachinidae) established by Townsend in 1915. The genus belongs to the tribe Goniini within the Exoristinae. Twelve are currently recognized, distributed primarily in the Neotropical region. The genus name derives from Greek roots suggesting golden (chryso-) and Exorista, a related tachinid genus.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chrysoexorista: /ˌkrɪsoʊˌɛksɔˈrɪstə/
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Distribution
Neotropical region, with records from Central and South America.
Ecological Role
As members of Tachinidae, in this are presumed of other insects, though specific records for Chrysoexorista are not documented in available sources.
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Etymology
The name combines Greek 'chryso-' (gold, golden) with 'Exorista', referencing the golden coloration typical of some and their taxonomic relationship to the genus Exorista.
Species Diversity
The contains 12 described : C. angutifrons, C. caeruleiventris, C. chalcos, C. dawsoni, C. facialis, C. fulgoris, C. lineata, C. marginata, C. nigricauda, C. ochracea, C. taglinoi, and C. viridis.