Eloceria nigra
(Coquillett, 1902)
Eloceria nigra is a of tachinid fly in the Tachinidae. The species was described by Coquillett in 1902 and is classified within the tribe Loewiini, Tachininae. Tachinid flies are , with larvae typically developing inside other insects. The specific and associations of E. nigra remain poorly documented in available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eloceria nigra: //ɛloʊˈsɪəriə ˈnaɪɡrə//
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Ecological Role
As a member of Tachinidae, this likely functions as a , contributing to of other insects. Tachinid flies generally play significant roles in natural within .
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Taxonomic Note
GBIF lists Eloceria nigra as a synonym of Pseudapinops niger, while Catalogue of Life and NCBI treat it as the accepted name. This taxonomic discrepancy reflects ongoing revisionary work within the Loewiini. The Eloceria is a small group within the diverse tachinid fauna of North America.
Data Deficiency
Available sources provide only basic taxonomic information for this . No published biological studies, records, or ecological observations were found in the provided context. The single iNaturalist observation suggests it is rarely encountered or underreported.