Clausicella

Rondani, 1856

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Clausicella is a of tachinid flies (Diptera: Tachinidae) established by Rondani in 1856. The genus contains at least 18 described distributed across the Americas, with records from North America through South America. As members of the tribe Leskiini within Tachininae, these flies are , though specific associations remain poorly documented for most species.

Clausicella floridensis by (c) Katja Schulz, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Katja Schulz. Used under a CC-BY license.Clausicella turmalis by (c) Katja Schulz, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Katja Schulz. Used under a CC-BY license.Clausicella opaca by (c) Even Dankowicz, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Even Dankowicz. Used under a CC-BY license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Clausicella: //ˌklaʊsɪˈsɛlə//

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Distribution

of Clausicella have been recorded from the United States (including Florida, New Mexico), Mexico, and South America (Chile, Peru). The shows a primarily New World distribution.

Ecological Role

As tachinid flies, members of this likely function as of other insects, contributing to of potential .

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