Bug FAQJuriniopsis adusta
Juriniopsis adusta · Order: Diptera · Family: Tachinidae
Juriniopsis adusta is a bristle fly belonging to the family Tachinidae.
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Where it lives
It is present in Central America. It is found in the northern parts of South America, especially Colombia and Ecuador.
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Where it comes from
Its native range includes the eastern United States, southern eastern Canada, Mexico, Central America, and northern South America.
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Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 35 of 51 states and DC. Most records: Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia, Massachusetts, Texas, Maryland, New York, North Carolina.
Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
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Months it is reported in the US
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Questions people ask
What kind of insect is Juriniopsis adusta?
It is a bristle fly in the family Tachinidae.
Source: Wikipedia
Same family (Tachinidae)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juriniopsis_adusta
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