Hemyda aurata
Robineau-Desvoidy, 1830
Hemyda aurata is a of bristle fly in the Tachinidae, first described by Robineau-Desvoidy in 1830. The species is distributed across North America including Canada, the United States, and Mexico. As a tachinid fly, it likely functions as a , though specific relationships have not been documented in the available sources. The species is represented by 239 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is encountered with moderate frequency.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hemyda aurata: /hɛˈmɪdə aʊˈrɑːtə/
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Distribution
Canada, United States, Mexico. GBIF records confirm presence in North America with specific records from Vermont, US.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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