Pachygaster montana
Kraft & Cook, 1961
Pachygaster montana is a of soldier fly in the Stratiomyidae. It was described by Kraft & Cook in 1961. The species is known from the United States and Mexico. Like other members of the Pachygaster, it belongs to the Pachygastrinae, which comprises small to minute soldier flies often associated with decaying organic matter.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
United States and Mexico.
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Taxonomic History
Described by Kraft & Cook in 1961. The Pachygaster is part of the Pachygastrinae, which contains small soldier flies often characterized by reduced wing venation and compact body forms.
Observation Records
As of available records, 14 observations have been documented on iNaturalist, indicating the is rarely encountered or underreported.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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