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Melanophrys
Melanophrys is a genus of tachinid flies (Diptera: Tachinidae) established by Williston in 1886. The genus contains two described species: Melanophrys flavipennis Williston, 1886 and Melanophrys insolita (Walker, 1853). Tachinidae are a large family of parasitoid flies whose larvae develop within or upon other arthropods.
Melanophrys flavipennis
Melanophrys flavipennis is a species of tachinid fly (family Tachinidae) described by Williston in 1886. The genus name "Melanophrys" derives from Greek roots meaning "black-browed," while the specific epithet "flavipennis" refers to yellow wings. As a tachinid, it is a parasitoid fly whose larvae develop inside other insects. The species is known from North America, though detailed biological information remains sparse.