Gonia frontosa

Say, 1829

Gonia frontosa is a of bristle fly in the Tachinidae. It was described by Thomas Say in 1829 and is found in North America. As a tachinid fly, it is a , with larvae developing inside other insects. The species belongs to the tribe Goniini within the Exoristinae.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Gonia frontosa: //ˈɡoʊ.ni.ə frɒnˈtoʊ.sə//

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Distribution

Found in North America, specifically recorded from the United States and Canada.

Ecological Role

As a member of Tachinidae, this functions as a , contributing to natural of other insect .

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Taxonomic placement

The is classified in the tribe Goniini, Exoristinae, within the large Tachinidae. This placement reflects its relationships among other bristle flies.

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