Blaesoxipha
Loew, 1861
Grasshopper Flesh Flies
Species Guides
1Blaesoxipha is a of flesh flies (Sarcophagidae) with distribution. in this genus are , primarily attacking grasshoppers and related orthopterans. Some species have been documented as agents of myiasis in vertebrates. The genus includes notable species such as B. plinthopyga, which can cause myiasis, and B. redempta, a parasitoid of Stauroderus scalaris distributed across the .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Blaesoxipha: /blɛsoʊˈzɪfə/
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Distribution
. Documented occurrences include Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Vermont (USA), and Australia. B. redempta is present throughout the .
Host Associations
- Zonocerus variegatus - B. filipjevi
- Stauroderus scalaris - B. redempta
- grasshoppers (Orthoptera) - general association for
Ecological Role
of grasshoppers and related orthopterans; contributes to of these herbivores. Some may incidentally affect vertebrates through myiasis.
Human Relevance
B. plinthopyga has been documented as capable of causing myiasis. may have potential as agents for pests.