Townsend-1914

Guides

  • Xanthoepalpus

    Xanthoepalpus is a genus of tachinid flies established by Townsend in 1914. The genus contains four described species distributed in the Neotropical region. Like other tachinid flies, members of this genus are parasitoids whose larvae develop within other insects. The genus name derives from Greek roots referring to yellow coloration on the face or head region.