Archytas analis
(Fabricius, 1805)
Archytas analis is a of tachinid bristle fly described by Fabricius in 1805. As a member of the Tachinidae, it is a fly whose larvae develop inside other insects. The species has been documented across North America with substantial observational records.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Archytas analis: //ˈɑːr.kɪ.təs əˈneɪ.lɪs//
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Distribution
North America. The has been recorded as present in this region by GBIF and is supported by iNaturalist observations. A conflicting report of South American distribution from Wikipedia appears to be erroneous.
Ecological Role
As a tachinid fly, likely functions as a of other insects, though specific records for this are not documented in the provided sources.
Misconceptions
Wikipedia lists distribution as South America, while iNaturalist and GBIF both indicate North America. The North American distribution is better supported by multiple independent sources and extensive observational data (6768 iNaturalist records).
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Taxonomic note
Catalogue of Life places this in Tachininae and tribe Tachinini.