Cylindromyia

Meigen, 1803

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A large of tachinid flies comprising over 100 across multiple subgenera. Species are , with documented associations with true bugs (Hemiptera), particularly stink bugs (Pentatomidae). Cylindromyia bicolor has been recorded as an parasitoid of the pest Halyomorpha halys and the native Rhaphigaster nebulosa. Antennal in C. interrupta include trichoid and coeloconical types that function in and mate location.

Cylindromyia fumipennis by (c) Arturo Santos, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Arturo Santos. Used under a CC-BY license.Cylindromyia interrupta by (c) David Anderson, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by David Anderson. Used under a CC-BY license.Cylindromyia intermedia P1290819a by xpda. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cylindromyia: //sɪˌlɪndɹəˈmaɪə//

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Distribution

Recorded from northern Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden), North America (Vermont, United States), northern Türkiye (Borçka, Artvin), Russia (Voronezh Region), and China (Guiyang).

Host Associations

  • Halyomorpha halys - First world record; reared from in northern Türkiye
  • Rhaphigaster nebulosa - -parasitic relationship documented in Voronezh Region, Russia

Behavior

Orientation mediated by antennal , including search for sexual partners, potential , and hosts.

Ecological Role

of true bugs (Hemiptera), with potential as agent for pest such as Halyomorpha halys.

Human Relevance

Cylindromyia bicolor shows potential for of the brown marmorated stink bug Halyomorpha halys, a significant agricultural pest affecting vegetables, field crops, and tree fruits.

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