Berkshiria albistylum
Johnson, 1914
Berkshiria albistylum is a soldier fly in the Stratiomyidae, described by Johnson in 1914. The species is notable for its larval association with poplar trees, where larvae develop beneath bark. It is one of relatively few documented species in the Berkshiria.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Berkshiria albistylum: /bɛrkˈʃɪəriə ælˈbɪstɪləm/
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Habitat
Larvae inhabit the space beneath bark of poplar trees (Populus ). requirements are not documented.
Host Associations
- Populus - larval development sitelarvae found under bark
More Details
Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'albistylum' refers to white (albi-) stylus or mouthpart structures, though this has not been verified in the original description.