Billaea sibleyi
(West, 1925)
Billaea sibleyi is a of tachinid fly in the Tachinidae. The Billaea comprises flies that attack various insect . Billaea sibleyi has been documented in North America. As with other tachinid flies, the larvae are parasitoids that develop on or within host insects.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Billaea sibleyi: /bɪˈleɪə ˈsɪbliˌaɪ/
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Distribution
North America
Host Associations
- Rhynchophorus palmarum - Billaea spp. are under consideration as agents for this palm weevil; B. sibleyi specifically has been mentioned in this context
Ecological Role
of other insects; potential agent for palm weevil
Human Relevance
Under study for potential use in of the palm weevil Rhynchophorus palmarum, which damages ornamental and date palms in California
Similar Taxa
- Billaea rutilansBoth are North American Billaea ; B. rutilans has been associated with cerambycid beetle
- Other TachinidaeLarval and lifestyle shared across ; -level identification requires examination