Ogcodes eugonatus
(Loew, 1872)
small-headed fly
Ogcodes eugonatus is a of small-headed flies in the Acroceridae. The larvae are of spiders, with documented in five families: Lycosidae, Oxyopidae, Thomisidae, Salticidae, and Agelenidae. is characteristic of the Ogcodes, with a small and rounded body form typical of Acroceridae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ogcodes eugonatus: //ˈɔɡkəˌdiːz juˈɡoʊnətəs//
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Host Associations
- Lycosidae - larval wolf spiders
- Oxyopidae - larval lynx spiders
- Thomisidae - larval crab spiders
- Salticidae - larval jumping spiders
- Agelenidae - larval funnel-web spiders
Ecological Role
Larval stage functions as a of spiders, potentially regulating spider . Specific ecological impacts have not been quantified.
More Details
Host Records
associations are documented from multiple spider , suggesting broad host range within Araneae. The mechanism of host location and larval entry into spiders remains uncharacterized for this .