Genea brevirostris
(James, 1947)
Genea brevirostris is a of bristle fly in the Tachinidae, first described by James in 1947. The species is known from the United States and represents one of the less documented members of the Genea. As a tachinid fly, it likely functions as a , though specific relationships remain unverified. The specific epithet 'brevirostris' refers to a short rostrum or .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Genea brevirostris: /ˈdʒiːniə ˌbrɛvɪˈrɒstrɪs/
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Distribution
United States. GBIF records indicate presence in North America.
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Taxonomic Note
The name Genea is applied to multiple unrelated across . In this context, Genea refers to a genus of Diptera in Tachinidae, not to be confused with Genea in fungi (truffle genus) or other usages.