Deopalpus contiguus
(Reinhard, 1934)
Deopalpus contiguus is a of tachinid fly described by Reinhard in 1934, originally placed in the Cuphocera. As a member of the Tachinidae , it is a fly, though specific associations remain undocumented. The species is known from North America, with records indicating presence on the continent. Like other tachinids, likely feed on nectar and other sugary substances. The genus Deopalpus is relatively small and understudied, with limited published information on species-level .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Deopalpus contiguus: /diːoʊˈpælpəs kənˈtɪɡjuːəs/
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Distribution
North America. Specific locality records are sparse in available sources.
Ecological Role
As a tachinid fly, this likely functions as a of other insects, though specific records have not been documented in available literature.
Similar Taxa
- Deopalpus conformisCongeneric with similar ; historically confused in literature as evidenced by Wikipedia misattribution of D. conformis content to this species.
Misconceptions
Some online sources incorrectly conflate information between Deopalpus contiguus and Deopalpus conformis, likely due to similar names and limited -level documentation.
More Details
Nomenclatural history
Originally described as Cuphocera contigua Reinhard, 1934, later transferred to Deopalpus.
Data limitations
No specimen observations in iNaturalist as of source date; appears poorly represented in citizen science and biodiversity databases.