Goniocera io
(Aldrich, 1929)
Goniocera io is a of bristle fly in the Tachinidae, first described by Aldrich in 1929. The species is known from North America. As a tachinid fly, it is presumed to be a , though specific associations remain undocumented. The Goniocera belongs to the tribe Siphonini within the Tachininae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Goniocera io: /ˌɡoʊniˈoʊsərə iːˈoʊ/
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Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Cartocometes io by Aldrich in 1929, this was later transferred to the Goniocera.
Data limitations
This is poorly documented in scientific literature. As of the available sources, only one observation has been recorded on iNaturalist, and no detailed biological studies have been published.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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