Renocera striata
(Meigen, 1830)
Renocera striata is a of in the , a group commonly known as -killing due to the predatory or parasitic larval associations with . The species was described by Johann Wilhelm Meigen in 1830, originally placed in the Sciomyza. It is recorded from parts of northern Europe including Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Like other members of Sciomyzidae, its biology is likely tied to aquatic or semi-aquatic where gastropod occur, though specific details for this species remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Renocera striata: /rɛˈnoʊ.sɛr.ə straɪˈeɪ.tə/
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Distribution
Recorded from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden based on available distribution data.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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