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Admontia degeerioides
Admontia degeerioides is a species of tachinid fly described by Coquillett in 1895. It belongs to the tribe Blondeliini within the subfamily Exoristinae. The species is found in North America, with records from Canada and the United States. As a member of Tachinidae, it is presumed to be a parasitoid, though specific host associations remain undocumented.
Belvosia canadensis
Belvosia canadensis is a species of bristle fly in the family Tachinidae, described by Curran in 1927. As a tachinid fly, it is likely an endoparasitoid of other insects, though specific host records for this species remain undocumented. The species occurs in North America, with records from both Canada and the United States.
Besseria anthophila
Besseria anthophila is a species of bristle fly in the family Tachinidae. It was described by Loew in 1871. The species has been recorded across a broad geographic range spanning North America and Eurasia. Like other tachinid flies, it is presumed to be a parasitoid, though specific host relationships have not been documented in the available sources.
Bombyliomyia soror
Bombyliomyia soror is a species of bristle fly in the family Tachinidae. It is found in North America, with recorded distribution spanning Canada, the United States, Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica. As a tachinid fly, it likely functions as a parasitoid, though specific host relationships remain undocumented. The species was first described by Williston in 1886.
Boreothrinax maculipennis
Boreothrinax maculipennis is a species of fly in the family Pyrgotidae, a group commonly known as pyrgotid flies. Members of this family are typically parasitoids of other insects, particularly beetles. The genus Boreothrinax is part of the diverse assemblage of Diptera that have evolved specialized parasitic life histories.
Calolydella lathami
bristle fly
Calolydella lathami is a species of bristle fly in the family Tachinidae, first described by Curran in 1925. It belongs to the subfamily Exoristinae and tribe Blondeliini. The species is known from North America, with confirmed records from Canada and the United States.
Ceracia dentata
Ceracia dentata is a species of tachinid fly in the tribe Acemyini. The species was described by Coquillett in 1895, originally placed in the genus Acemyia before transfer to Ceracia. It is known from North America with records spanning Canada, the United States, Mexico, and Chile. As a member of Tachinidae, it is a parasitoid fly, though specific host associations remain undocumented.
Cordyligaster septentrionalis
Cordyligaster septentrionalis is a species of bristle fly in the family Tachinidae, described by Townsend in 1909. It is recorded from North America, with observational data indicating presence across the United States. As a tachinid fly, it likely functions as a parasitoid, though specific host associations for this species remain undocumented in the available literature.
Cylindromyia signatipennis
Cylindromyia signatipennis is a species of bristle fly in the family Tachinidae, first described by Wulp in 1892. It belongs to the subfamily Phasiinae and tribe Cylindromyiini. The species has been documented in North and Central America.
Distichona kansensis
Distichona kansensis is a species of tachinid fly (Diptera: Tachinidae) described by Townsend in 1892. Originally described as Olenochaeta kansensis, it was later transferred to the genus Distichona. The species is native to North America, with its type locality presumably in Kansas based on the specific epithet. Like other tachinid flies, it is likely a parasitoid, though specific host associations remain undocumented in available sources.
Drepanoglossa tenuirostris
Drepanoglossa tenuirostris is a species of bristle fly in the family Tachinidae, first described by Reinhard in 1939. It belongs to the tribe Leskiini within the subfamily Tachininae. The species is known from North America, with records from Canada and the United States. As a tachinid fly, it is presumed to be parasitoid, though specific host relationships remain undocumented.
Estheria cinerea
Estheria cinerea is a species of tachinid fly described by Townsend in 1919. Tachinid flies are parasitoids, with larvae typically developing inside other insects. The species is recorded from Canada and the United States. Specific details about its biology and host associations remain undocumented in available sources.
Euantha litturata
Euantha litturata is a bristle fly in the family Tachinidae, first described by Olivier in 1811. It belongs to the subfamily Dexiinae and tribe Cordyligastrini. The species has been documented in North America with specific records from the United States, Mexico, and Guatemala.
Euthera bicolor
Euthera bicolor is a species of tachinid fly in the family Tachinidae, described by Coquillett in 1902. It belongs to the tribe Eutherini within the subfamily Dexiinae. The species is known from North America. As with other tachinid flies, it is presumably a parasitoid, though specific host records for this species are not documented in the provided sources.
Eutrixa exilis
Eutrixa exilis is a species of bristle fly in the family Tachinidae, first described by Coquillett in 1895. It is found in North America, with records from Canada and the United States. As a tachinid fly, it likely serves as a parasitoid, though specific host associations remain undocumented. The species is rarely observed, with only three records documented on iNaturalist.
Ginglymia johnsoni
Ginglymia johnsoni is a species of tachinid fly described by Coquillett in 1895. As a member of the Tachinidae family, it is a parasitoid fly, though specific host associations for this species remain undocumented. The species is recorded from North America with minimal observational data available.
Gonia fuscicollis
Gonia fuscicollis is a tachinid fly species described by Tothill in 1924. It belongs to the tribe Goniini within the subfamily Exoristinae. The species is recorded from North America, specifically the United States and Canada. Like other tachinid flies, it is presumed to be a parasitoid, though specific host records for this species are not documented in the available sources.
Gonia senilis
Gonia senilis is a species of tachinid fly described by Williston in 1887. Tachinid flies are parasitoids, with larvae typically developing inside other insects. This species occurs in North America, with records from the United States and Canada.
Goniocera io
Goniocera io is a species of bristle fly in the family Tachinidae, first described by Aldrich in 1929. The species is known from North America. As a tachinid fly, it is presumed to be a parasitoid, though specific host associations remain undocumented. The genus Goniocera belongs to the tribe Siphonini within the subfamily Tachininae.
Gymnoclytia unicolor
Gymnoclytia unicolor is a North American tachinid fly described by Brooks in 1946. The species is placed in the genus Gymnoclytia within the family Tachinidae, a large group of parasitoid flies. Its specific epithet "unicolor" suggests uniform coloration, though detailed morphological descriptions are limited in available sources. The species has been documented across a broad geographic range in the United States.
Hemyda aurata
Hemyda aurata is a species of bristle fly in the family Tachinidae, first described by Robineau-Desvoidy in 1830. The species is distributed across North America including Canada, the United States, and Mexico. As a tachinid fly, it likely functions as a parasitoid, though specific host relationships have not been documented in the available sources. The species is represented by 239 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is encountered with moderate frequency.
Icelia triquetra
Icelia triquetra is a species of bristle fly in the family Tachinidae. It belongs to the tribe Iceliini within the subfamily Tachininae. The species was described by Olivier in 1811. It is known from a limited number of observations and records.
Megapariopsis opaca
Megapariopsis opaca is a species of tachinid fly described by Daniel William Coquillett in 1899. The species is known from Florida, with body length recorded at 8.5 mm. As a member of the Tachinidae family, it is a parasitoid fly, though specific host relationships remain undocumented. The genus Megapariopsis is poorly studied, with limited biological information available for most species.
Meledonus californicus
Meledonus californicus is a species of tachinid fly described by Coquillett in 1895. The genus Meledonus belongs to the tribe Voriini within the subfamily Dexiinae. The species is known from North America, with records from Canada and the United States. Tachinid flies in this group are generally parasitoids of other insects, though specific host associations for this species have not been documented in the available literature.
Microphthalma disjuncta
bristle fly
Microphthalma disjuncta is a species of bristle fly in the family Tachinidae. It is a parasitoid fly native to North America. As with other tachinid flies, it likely develops as a parasitoid of other insects, though specific host records for this species are not well documented in the available literature.
Nimioglossa planicosta
Nimioglossa planicosta is a species of bristle fly (family Tachinidae) described by Reinhard in 1945. It belongs to the subfamily Dexiinae and tribe Dexiini. The species is known from North America, with records from Canada and the United States. As a tachinid fly, it is presumably a parasitoid, though specific host relationships remain undocumented.
Paradidyma conica
Paradidyma conica is a species of bristle fly in the family Tachinidae, first described by Townsend in 1891. It belongs to the tribe Minthoini within the subfamily Tachininae. The species is known from North America, with records from the United States. As a tachinid fly, it is presumed to be a parasitoid, though specific host associations for this species have not been documented in the available literature.
Phytomyptera melissopodis
Phytomyptera melissopodis is a species of tachinid bristle fly described by Coquillett in 1897. It belongs to the subfamily Tachininae and tribe Graphogastrini. The species is known from North America, with records from Canada and the United States. As a tachinid fly, it is likely a parasitoid, though specific host associations for this species have not been documented.
Poecilognathus badius
Poecilognathus badius is a species of bee fly in the family Bombyliidae. The genus Poecilognathus belongs to this diverse family of true flies, whose larvae are predominantly parasitoids of other insects. Information specific to this species is extremely limited in available sources.
Rhachoepalpus olivaceus
Rhachoepalpus olivaceus is a species of bristle fly in the family Tachinidae, first described by Townsend in 1908. It belongs to a genus of tachinid flies whose larvae are parasitoids of other insects. The species is known from Mexico, though detailed biological information remains limited.
Solieria flava
Solieria flava is a species of tachinid fly in the family Tachinidae, described by Townsend in 1908. It belongs to the tribe Leskiini within the subfamily Tachininae. The species is recorded as present in North America based on distribution data. As a tachinid fly, it is likely a parasitoid, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented in available sources.
Trochilodes skinneri
Trochilodes skinneri is a species of tachinid fly described by Coquillett in 1903. It is found in Canada and the United States. As a member of the family Tachinidae, it is a parasitoid fly, though specific host associations for this species remain undocumented in the provided sources.
Villa arenicola
Villa arenicola is a species of bee fly (family Bombyliidae) described by Johnson in 1908. The species epithet "arenicola" indicates a sand-dwelling habit, consistent with many Villa species that inhabit sandy environments. As a member of the bee fly family, it likely exhibits the group's characteristic parasitoid lifestyle, though specific host associations for this species remain undocumented. The genus Villa is among the more speciose genera in Bombyliidae, with adults typically visiting flowers and larvae developing as parasitoids in the nests of various insects.
Zelia zonata
Zelia zonata is a species of bristle fly in the family Tachinidae. It was described by Coquillett in 1895. The species is found in North America, with records from Canada and the United States. Like other tachinid flies, it is presumably a parasitoid, though specific host associations for this species remain undocumented.