Lydina americana
(Townsend, 1892)
Lydina americana is a of bristle in the . It is to North America, with recorded presence in Canada and the United States. As a tachinid fly, it is presumably in its larval stage, though specific relationships for this species have not been documented in available sources. The species was originally described as Tryphera americana by Townsend in 1892.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lydina americana: //ləˈdiːnə əˌmɛɹɪˈkeɪnə//
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Distribution
Canada and the United States. GBIF records indicate presence in North America.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Tryphera americana by Townsend in 1892, later transferred to Lydina.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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