Pararchytas decisus
(Walker, 1849)
Pararchytas decisus is a of bristle fly in the Tachinidae, a group of flies that develop inside other insects. The species was first described by Francis Walker in 1849 under the basionym Tachina decisa. It belongs to the Pararchytas, which is placed within the tribe Tachinini and Tachininae. Records indicate presence in both Mexico and the United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pararchytas decisus: /ˌpær.ɑːrˈkaɪ.təs dɪˈsaɪ.səs/
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Distribution
Documented from Mexico and the United States (including Vermont). GBIF records indicate presence in North America generally, with specific locality data for the US.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Tachina decisa by Walker in 1849, later transferred to the Pararchytas. The genus name derives from Greek 'para-' (beside, near) and 'Archytas', another tachinid genus, indicating morphological similarity.
Observation data
iNaturalist 58 observations of this , suggesting it is documented by citizen scientists but not extensively studied in formal literature.