Ostracophyto flavicaudalis
O'Hara, 2002
Ostracophyto flavicaudalis is a of bristle fly in the Tachinidae, described by O'Hara in 2002. It is native to North America and is one of approximately 1,500 species of tachinid flies in the United States. The specific epithet 'flavicaudalis' refers to a yellowish tail or , though detailed morphological descriptions remain limited in published literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ostracophyto flavicaudalis: /ˌɒstrəkoʊˈfaɪtoʊ ˌflævɪˈkɔːdəlɪs/
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Distribution
United States; present in North America. Specific state or regional records are not documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic history
Described by James E. O'Hara in 2002, placing it among the more recently described tachinid in North America. The Ostracophyto was established by Townsend in 1915.