Strongygastrini
Strongygastrini is a tribe of within the Phasiinae. The tribe comprises six recognized : Arcona, Melastrongygaster, Opesia, Rondaniooestrus, Strongygaster, and Vanderwulpella. Members are flies, though specific associations remain poorly documented for most genera. The tribe has been recorded across multiple continents with approximately 500 iNaturalist observations.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Strongygastrini: /ˌstrɒŋ.ɪ.ˈɡæs.trɪ.naɪ/
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Distribution
Recorded from multiple continents including North America, Europe, and Asia. Specific range data varies by ; Strongygaster and Opesia have documented Palearctic and Nearctic distributions.
Ecological Role
As members of , in this tribe function as , though specific records are sparse. The tribe likely contributes to regulation of herbivorous through larval .
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Genera composition
The tribe contains six : Arcona (, described 1988), Melastrongygaster (described 2015), Opesia (described 1863), Rondaniooestrus (described 1916), Strongygaster ( genus, described 1834), and Vanderwulpella (described 1919). Melastrongygaster and Arcona are relatively recently described and remain poorly known.
Taxonomic placement
Strongygastrini is classified within Phasiinae, a of characterized by that often visit flowers and that parasitize various . The tribal boundaries and relationships within Phasiinae have undergone revision, contributing to sparse biological documentation.