Exoristoides blattarius
O'Hara, 2002
Exoristoides blattarius is a bristle fly in the Tachinidae, described by O'Hara in 2002. It belongs to the tribe Polideini within the Tachininae. Like other tachinid flies, it is presumed to be a , though specific associations have not been documented. The species is known from the United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Exoristoides blattarius: /ɛksɒrɪsˈtɔɪdiːz blæˈtɛəriəs/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Exoristoides by specific morphological characters described in the original 2002 description. As a member of the Polideini tribe, it likely exhibits the characteristic bristle patterns and body form typical of this tachinid group, though detailed diagnostic features require examination of type material.
Distribution
United States; North America.
Ecological Role
Presumed based on characteristics, though specific ecological role undocumented.
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Taxonomic history
Described by James E. O'Hara in 2002, making it a relatively recently described within the large and diverse Tachinidae .