Archytas aterrimus
(Robineau-Desvoidy, 1830)
Archytas aterrimus is a of tachinid fly in the Tachinidae. The species was originally described as Jurinia aterrima by Robineau-Desvoidy in 1830 before being transferred to the Archytas. Tachinid flies in this genus are generally of other insects. The species has been documented in field observations on flowers of Ericameria nauseosa (rubber rabbitbrush) in the southwestern United States, where it has been noted as a large, black, bristly fly occurring alongside other tachinid species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Archytas aterrimus: /ˈɑːrkɪtæs əˈtɛrɪməs/
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Ecological Role
As a member of the Tachinidae , Archytas aterrimus likely functions as a , though specific relationships for this have not been documented in the available sources. Tachinid flies in the Archytas are known to parasitize various insect hosts, contributing to natural of other arthropods.
Similar Taxa
- Archytas metallicusBoth are large, black, bristly tachinid flies in the same that have been observed on flowers of Ericameria nauseosa; field observers have noted difficulty distinguishing between them without close examination.
- Juriniopsis adustaSimilar large, black, bristly tachinid fly appearance and shared on rabbitbrush flowers in southwestern U.S. habitats, leading to potential confusion in field identification.