Ogcodes borealis

Cole, 1919

Ogcodes borealis is a of small-headed fly in the Acroceridae. The species is known to parasitize spiders, with documented including wolf spiders of the Pardosa and the species Schizocosa rovneri. The species was described by Cole in 1919. Distribution records indicate presence in Norway and absence in Sweden.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Ogcodes borealis: /ˈɒɡkoʊdiːz bɔːˈriːəlɪs/

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Distribution

Present in Norway; absent in Sweden. No other geographic records available.

Host Associations

Pardosa - Wolf spider documented as
Schizocosa rovneri - Specific wolf spider documented as

Ecological Role

of spiders. The contributes to spider as a specialized parasitoid.

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Taxonomic Status

Catalogue of Life lists this as a synonym, while GBIF treats it as accepted. This discrepancy suggests taxonomic uncertainty that requires further investigation.