Drepanoglossa tenuirostris

(Reinhard, 1939)

Drepanoglossa tenuirostris is a of bristle fly in the Tachinidae, first described by Reinhard in 1939. It belongs to the tribe Leskiini within the Tachininae. The species is known from North America, with records from Canada and the United States. As a tachinid fly, it is presumed to be , though specific relationships remain undocumented.

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How to pronounce Drepanoglossa tenuirostris: /ˌdrɛpənoʊˈɡlɒsə tɛˌnjuːɪˈrɒstrɪs/

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Distribution

Canada and the United States. GBIF records indicate presence in North America.

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Taxonomic history

Described by Reinhard in 1939. The Drepanoglossa belongs to the tribe Leskiini, a group of tachinid flies characterized by specific morphological features of the male terminalia and larval adaptations.

Observation records

As of the available data source, iNaturalist records 4 observations of this , indicating it is rarely encountered or underreported.

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