Besseria atra

(Coquillett, 1897)

Besseria atra is a of tachinid fly in the Phasiinae. It was originally described as Apinops atra by Coquillett in 1897 before being transferred to the Besseria. The species is known from North America and belongs to a group of flies whose larvae develop inside other insects.

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How to pronounce Besseria atra: //bɛˈsɛɹiə ˈætrə//

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Distribution

North America

Ecological Role

(larvae develop inside insects)

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