Cylindromyia nana
(Townsend, 1915)
Cylindromyia nana is a of bristle fly in the Tachinidae, described by Townsend in 1915. The species is recorded from the United States and Mexico. As a member of the Cylindromyia, it belongs to a group of tachinid flies characterized by their distinctive cylindrical body form. Like other tachinids, C. nana is likely a , though specific associations for this species have not been documented in the available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cylindromyia nana: //sɪˌlɪnˈdrəʊ.mi.ə ˈneɪ.nə//
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Distribution
United States and Mexico.
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Taxonomic Authority
The was described by Charles Howard Townsend in 1915.
Genus Characteristics
Members of the Cylindromyia are commonly known as 'cylindrical bristle flies' and are distinguished by their elongated, cylindrical body shape.