Ogcodes eugonatus

(Loew, 1872)

small-headed fly

Ogcodes eugonatus is a of in the . The are of , 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.

Host Associations

  • Lycosidae - larval wolf
  • Oxyopidae - larval lynx
  • Thomisidae - larval crab
  • Salticidae - larval
  • Agelenidae - larval funnel-web

Ecological Role

Larval stage functions as a of , potentially regulating spider . Specific ecological impacts have not been quantified.

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Host Records

associations are documented from multiple , suggesting broad host range within . The mechanism of host location and larval entry into spiders remains uncharacterized for this .

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