Gymnosoma rotundatum
Ladybird Fly
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Family: Tachinidae · Class: Insecta · Order: Diptera
Gymnosoma rotundatum (Ladybird Fly) is a California animal in the Tachinidae family.
Unable to generate description due to taxonomic uncertainty. Web research reveals that Gymnosoma rotundatum is a Palearctic species (native to Europe and Asia) that does not occur in North America according to tachinid fly experts and the 2004 North American Tachinidae checklist. North American Gymnosoma species exist but are poorly documented and represent different taxa. The common name 'Ladybird Fly' appears to refer to tachinid flies in the genus Gymnosoma that parasitize ladybird beetles, but the specific identity of California species requires taxonomic clarification. Any description of G. rotundatum as a California species would be scientifically inaccurate based on current taxonomic understanding.
Classification
Class: Insecta · Order: Diptera · Family: Tachinidae
Frequently asked questions
How is Gymnosoma rotundatum classified?
Gymnosoma rotundatum belongs to class Insecta, order Diptera, family Tachinidae.
What family does Gymnosoma rotundatum belong to?
Gymnosoma rotundatum is in the Tachinidae family.
What is Gymnosoma rotundatum?
Unable to generate description due to taxonomic uncertainty.
Is Gymnosoma rotundatum found in California?
Yes. Gymnosoma rotundatum is recorded in California in The California Species Project's catalogue.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Data from The California Species Project — 14,000+ California species with verified data from CNPS, CDFW, USFWS, and more.