Dalmannia pacifica

Banks, 1916

Dalmannia pacifica is a of thick-headed fly ( Conopidae) described by Banks in 1916. It belongs to the Dalmanniinae. Conopid flies are known for their parasitic lifestyle, with larvae typically developing inside other insects. The species epithet "pacifica" suggests a western North American distribution, though specific range details remain limited.

Fly yellow, side, Fossil Butte 2012-10-24-11.27 (8120227651) by USGS Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Laboratory from Beltsville, USA. Used under a Public domain license.

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How to pronounce Dalmannia pacifica: /dælˈmæniə pəˈsɪfɪkə/

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