Xanthomelanodes flavipes
(Coquillett, 1897)
Xanthomelanodes flavipes is a of bristle fly in the Tachinidae. It is distributed across North America, specifically in Canada and the United States. As a tachinid fly, it likely functions as a , though specific relationships remain undocumented in the available sources. The species was first described by Coquillett in 1897.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Xanthomelanodes flavipes: //ˌzænθoʊˌmɛləˈnoʊdiːz ˈfleɪvəˌpiːz//
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Distribution
Found in Canada and the United States.
Ecological Role
As a member of Tachinidae, this likely serves as a of other insects, contributing to of potential species.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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