Archisepsis
Silva, 1993
Archisepsis is a of sepsid flies established by Silva in 1993. The genus contains at least 12 described distributed across the Neotropics, with records from Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru. Species have been documented breeding in cattle , where they serve as for . The genus is part of the diverse , commonly known as black scavenger flies or .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Archisepsis: /ˌɑːrkaɪˈsɛpsɪs/
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Habitat
Cattle on pastureland, based on documented breeding records for A. scabra in Brazil.
Distribution
Neotropical region: Brazil (Minas Gerais, Goiás), Bolivia, and Peru.
Host Associations
- Triplasta coxalis - Parasitizes pupae of A. scabra; 4.3% rate observed in Brazil.
Life Cycle
Pupal stage occurs in cattle ; emerge from pupae. may emerge from pupae.
Ecological Role
for that contribute to of fly in .
More Details
Taxonomic History
The Archisepsis was erected by Silva in 1993 to accommodate several previously placed in other genera. The type species is Archisepsis pusio (Schiner, 1868). is concentrated in South America.
Research Limitations
Most biological information derives from a single study on A. scabra in Brazil with limited . of other remains undocumented.