Hydrotaea floccosa

Macquart, 1835

Hydrotaea floccosa is a of muscid fly in the Muscidae, described by Macquart in 1835. It belongs to a whose larvae are known to be predatory on other fly larvae in manure , particularly horn fly larvae. The species has been recorded in Europe, with confirmed presence in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Available information on this specific species is limited, with most ecological knowledge inferred from the genus level.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Hydrotaea floccosa: /haɪˈdroʊtiə flɒˈkoʊsə/

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Distribution

Recorded from Europe: Denmark, Norway (present), and Sweden (present). Specific preferences within this range are not documented.

Ecological Role

Larvae of Hydrotaea , including H. floccosa, have been observed as of horn fly (Haematobia irritans) larvae in cattle . They contribute to of horn fly in livestock environments.

Human Relevance

Considered a beneficial insect in livestock pest management. The predatory larvae help suppress horn fly , a major cattle pest that causes weight loss and reduced milk production. No negative impacts on humans or livestock have been documented.

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Taxonomic note

Hydrotaea floccosa is one of approximately 130 in the Hydrotaea, a group of muscid flies whose larvae are primarily associated with decaying organic matter and animal .

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