Nemorilla pyste
(Walker, 1849)
Nemorilla pyste is a tachinid fly that develops within the larvae of . It has been documented ovipositing in the or of Acrobasis indigenella larvae. The occurs across North America, the Caribbean, and parts of Central America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nemorilla pyste: /nɛmoˈrɪlə ˈpɪsteɪ/
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Distribution
Canada, United States, Virgin Islands, Trinidad and Tobago, Mexico. GBIF records confirm presence in North America.
Host Associations
- Acrobasis indigenella - larval ; laid in or of larvae
Behavior
Oviposition strategy has been observed to influence and mortality.
Ecological Role
agent ()
More Details
Research note
A 2012 study in examined how oviposition strategy of Nemorilla pyste affects and mortality, comparing it with Nilea erecta.