Strongygaster triangulifera (Loew, 1863) is a animal in the Tachinidae family, order Diptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Strongygaster triangulifera (Loew, 1863)

Strongygaster triangulifera (Loew, 1863)

Strongygaster triangulifera is a generalist parasitoid bristle fly in Tachinidae found across North and South America.

Family
Genus
Strongygaster
Order
Diptera
Class
Insecta

About Strongygaster triangulifera (Loew, 1863)

Strongygaster triangulifera is a species of bristle fly belonging to the family Tachinidae. It is a generalist parasitoid that targets adult insects. Its known hosts include beetles (Coleoptera) from more than 10 families, as well as insects from the orders Dermaptera, Hemiptera, Lepidoptera, and Orthoptera. This species has been recorded in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Argentina, and Chile.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Diptera Tachinidae Strongygaster

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Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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