Genea tenera
(Wiedemann, 1830)
Genea tenera is a tachinid fly in the Tachinidae, first described by Wiedemann in 1830. Tachinid flies are , with larvae typically developing inside other insects. The Genea belongs to the tribe Leskiini within the Tachininae. This species has been recorded from North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Genea tenera: /ˈɡɛn.e.a ˈtɛ.nɛ.ra/
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Distribution
North America
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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