Phryxe vulgaris
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Diptera
- Superfamily: Oestroidea
- Family: Tachinidae
- Subfamily: Exoristinae
- Tribe: Eryciini
- Genus: Phryxe
- Species: vulgaris
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phryxe vulgaris: /ˈfɹɪksi vʊlˈɡɛɹɪs/
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Summary
Phryxe vulgaris is a species of fly in the family Tachinidae, known for being a parasitoid of various caterpillars. It is widely distributed across the Holarctic region, primarily in temperate areas.
Distribution
Holarctic region, found in Canada, United States, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, China, British Isles, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Ukraine, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Albania, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Malta, Portugal, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, Japan, Iran, Israel, Mongolia, Russia, India.
Diet
Parasitoid of many caterpillars, including the Spongy Moth and Cabbage White.
Ecosystem Role
Parasitoid, plays a role in controlling caterpillar populations.
Evolution
Vulgaris means common; has historically been associated with numerous proposed names, demonstrating a complex taxonomic history.
Misconceptions
Often confused with other flies in the Tachinidae family due to variations in common names and taxonomy.
Tags
- Tachinidae
- Parasitoid
- Caterpillar
- Holarctic
- Insecta