Siphonini

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Siphonini is a tribe of tachinid flies within the Tachinidae, Tachininae. The tribe comprises approximately 19 , including the type genus Siphona Meigen, 1803. Members are flies, with larvae that develop within insects. The tribe has been documented across multiple continents based on iNaturalist observations.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Siphonini: /ˌsaɪfəˈnaɪnaɪ/

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Distribution

Documented observations span multiple continents including North America, Europe, Asia, and other regions based on iNaturalist data (5009+ observations). Specific range limits for the tribe as a whole are not well defined in available sources.

Diet

Larvae are , developing inside insects. Specific host associations vary by and .

Ecological Role

flies that contribute to of other insects. Specific ecological impacts vary by and .

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Included Genera

The tribe includes 19 : Actia, Ceromya, Deltoceromyia, Entomophaga, Galsania, Goniocera, Peribaea, Proceromyia, Siphona, Actinocrocuta, Aphantorhapha, Aphantorhaphopsis, Baeomyia, Ceranthia, Jimimyia, Pseudosiphona, Uruactia, and Trichotopteryx.

Taxonomic Note

Siphona Meigen, 1803 appears twice in the list, likely indicating either a duplicate entry or historical taxonomic complexity.