Acrocera subfasciata
Westwood, 1848
Acrocera subfasciata is a of small-headed fly in the Acroceridae, first described by Westwood in 1848. The species is currently accepted as valid by GBIF, though Catalogue of Life lists it as a synonym. Like other members of its , it is an endoparasitoid of spiders. The species is known from the United States, with limited observational records.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Acrocera subfasciata: /æˈkrɒsɪrə sʌbfæsiˈɑːtə/
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Distribution
United States
Diet
As larvae, endoparasitoids of spiders; specific records for this are not documented.
Host Associations
- spiders - endoparasitoidBased on -level ; specific for A. subfasciata unknown
Life Cycle
are laid on ground or vegetation. Larvae actively seek spider , enter the host body, and feed internally until mature, then exit to pupate. Specific timing for this is not documented.
Behavior
Larvae are active -seekers; are rarely observed and presumably short-lived.
Ecological Role
control of spiders through .
Similar Taxa
- Other Acrocera species-level characters shared; identification requires examination of morphological details not summarized in available sources.
- Other Acroceridae genera-level endoparasitoid lifestyle shared; Acrocera distinguished by -specific including structure.
More Details
Taxonomic Note
Catalogue of Life lists this name as a synonym, while GBIF treats it as accepted. This discrepancy reflects ongoing taxonomic revision in Acroceridae.
Research Context
The Acrocera is among the most -rich in North America for this , and is the subject of ongoing phylogenetic and systematic research, including studies of usage patterns.