Chrysotachina

Brauer & Bergenstamm, 1889

Chrysotachina is a of (: ) established by Brauer & Bergenstamm in 1889. The genus comprises approximately 22 described distributed primarily in the Neotropical region. Species within this genus are , with developing inside other . The genus is placed in the tribe Polideini within the Tachininae.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Chrysotachina: //ˌkɹɪsoʊtəˈkaɪnə//

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Distribution

Neotropical region, with records from Central America (Panama), South America (Peru, Brazil), and the Caribbean. Several have restricted geographic ranges based on localities.

Ecological Role

; develop as internal of other , contributing to of .

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