Gymnosomatini
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Gymnosomatini is a tribe of tachinid flies ( Tachinidae) comprising more than 30 and approximately 200 described . These bristle flies are , with larvae developing inside other insects. The tribe is taxonomically positioned within the Tachininae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Gymnosomatini: //ˌʤɪmnəˌsoʊməˈtaɪnaɪ//
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Distribution
Worldwide distribution; members occur across multiple continents where suitable insects are present.
Diet
Larvae are of other insects; feeding habits are not well documented.
Ecological Role
agents; larvae regulate of other insects.
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Taxonomic Note
counts vary between sources: Wikipedia cites 'more than 30 and 200 described species,' while iNaturalist reports 'about 15 described species.' This discrepancy likely reflects different treatment of genus-level or database update lag.