Oestroidea
Oestroidea
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Diptera
- Superfamily: Oestroidea
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Oestroidea: /ɛsˈtrɔɪdiə/
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Summary
Oestroidea is a superfamily of flies including groups such as blow flies, bot flies, and flesh flies, with about 15,000 species distributed worldwide. They exhibit a variety of feeding habits and ecological roles, making them an important part of various ecosystems.
Distribution
Worldwide
Diet
Saprophagous; some species feed on blood of birds or mammals; some are parasites or parasitoids; various associations with termites, ants, and bats
Ecosystem Role
Oestroidea play an important role in decomposition and nutrient cycling; some species are involved in myiasis of vertebrates.
Economic Impact
Some species of Oestroidea are of forensic importance and are studied in forensic entomology; they have implications in agriculture and veterinary medicine due to their parasitic nature.
Health Concerns
Some species can cause myiasis in vertebrates, leading to health concerns in humans and livestock.
Evolution
Oestroidea originated approximately 48.2 million years ago. The earliest fossil is from the Miocene found in Dominican amber.
Tags
- Diptera
- Oestroidea
- Ecology
- Forensic Entomology
- Myiasis