Cyrtophleba coquilletti

(Aldrich, 1926)

Cyrtophleba coquilletti is a of tachinid fly (Diptera: Tachinidae) described by Aldrich in 1926. It is known as a of certain species, specifically Megalopyge crispata and Epiglaea apiata. The species is recorded from North America. Like other tachinid flies, it likely plays a role in regulating of its lepidopteran .

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cyrtophleba coquilletti: /sɜːrtəʊˈflɛbə koʊkɪˈlɛti/

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Distribution

North America

Diet

tachinid flies in the Tachinidae typically feed on nectar and other liquid sources; the larvae are . For this , larvae are known to develop as parasitoids of the Megalopyge crispata and Epiglaea apiata.

Host Associations

Life Cycle

As a tachinid fly, this likely undergoes complete with , larval, pupal, and stages. The larvae are that develop inside their . Specific details of the for this species are not documented.

Ecological Role

This functions as a , potentially contributing to the of its . Tachinid parasitoids are significant natural enemies of lepidopteran pests in many .

More Details

Taxonomic Note

The name has been spelled both as Cyrtophleba and Cyrtophloeba in different sources. The epithet coquilletti honors the entomologist Daniel William Coquillett.

Data Limitations

Very few observations of this exist in public databases. The single iNaturalist observation and limited museum records suggest it is either rare, undercollected, or restricted to specific or associations.

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