Hyphantrophaga virilis
(Aldrich & Webber, 1924)
Hyphantrophaga virilis is a ( ) known to parasitize of the California Oak (Phryganidia californica). The was described in 1924 and occurs in North America. Like other tachinid flies, it develops as an internal , eventually killing its . Records indicate it is one of several parasitoids associated with oak moth along the California coast and in Oregon.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hyphantrophaga virilis: /hɪˌfæntroʊˈfæɡə vaɪˈrɪlɪs/
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Distribution
North America; specifically recorded from California and Oregon in association with California Oak (Phryganidia californica) .
Diet
The develops as an internal within of Phryganidia californica (California Oak ).
Host Associations
- Phryganidia californica - ; larval development occurs internally, eventually killing the host.
Ecological Role
that contributes to natural of the California Oak , a known for periodic that can cause complete of oak trees.
Similar Taxa
- Actia flavipesAnother recorded as a of Phryganidia californica ; distinguished by different affiliation and presumably different morphological features.
- Ceranthia sp.Additional of the same ; specific identification features not detailed in available sources.