Gowdeyana punctifera is a soldier fly in the Stratiomyidae, Pachygastrinae. First described by Malloch in 1915, this species has been recorded across much of North America. The Gowdeyana contains relatively few described species, and this remains poorly documented in the scientific literature.
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Distribution
Canada: British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario, and Quebec. United States. Mexico.
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Taxonomic Note
The Gowdeyana is classified within the Pachygastrinae of Stratiomyidae. This subfamily is characterized by reduced wing venation and generally small body size compared to other soldier flies.
Data Availability
Only 38 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of data collection. The appears to be infrequently encountered or underreported.