Phytomyptera palpigera
(Coquillett, 1895)
Phytomyptera palpigera is a tachinid fly described by Coquillett in 1895. It belongs to the tribe Graphogastrini within the Tachininae. As a member of Tachinidae, it is a fly, though specific relationships for this species remain undocumented. The species is known from North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phytomyptera palpigera: /faɪtoʊmaɪˈptɪərə pælˈpɪdʒərə/
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Distribution
North America. Specific locality records are sparse, with only one documented observation in iNaturalist as of the data cutoff.
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Nomenclatural note
Originally described as Lispidea palpigera by Coquillett in 1895, later transferred to Phytomyptera.