Cylindromyia interrupta
(Meigen, 1824)
Cylindromyia interrupta is a small , 6–8 mm in length with a wingspan of 12 mm. It is a whose develop inside living , specifically and (). are active from May to August and feed primarily on nectar and pollen of Apiaceae, especially Leucanthemum vulgare. The is distinguished by its slender body with black , reddish bearing two silver rings, a wide longitudinal black marking, and black tergites.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cylindromyia interrupta: /sɪˌlɪndroʊˈmaɪə ɪnˌtɛrəpˈtə/
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Identification
Slender body, 6–8 mm length, wingspan 12 mm. black; reddish with two silver rings, wide longitudinal black marking, and black tergites. Hind with 1–2 posteroventral bristles. Apical scutellars absent. Abdomen with discal bristles on tergites 1–4. Bright calypteres conspicuous.
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Habitat
Hedge rows and dry meadows.
Distribution
Europe (most of Europe, Russia), North America (Alaska to California, North Dakota, Colorado, New Jersey).
Seasonality
active May to August.
Diet
feed on nectar and pollen of Apiaceae, especially Leucanthemum vulgare.
Host Associations
- Moths - develop inside living
- True bugs (Hemiptera) - develop inside living
Life Cycle
develop inside living ( and ).
Ecological Role
of and .
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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- Ultrastructure of antennal sensilla of <i>Cistogaster globosa</i> (Fabricius, 1775) и <i>Cylindromyia interrupta</i> (Meigen, 1824) (Diptera: Tachinidae)