Cylindromyia interrupta

(Meigen, 1824)

Cylindromyia interrupta is a small tachinid fly, 6–8 mm in length with a wingspan of 12 mm. It is a whose larvae develop inside living , specifically and true bugs (Hemiptera). 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.

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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 tibiae with 1–2 posteroventral bristles. Apical scutellars absent. Abdomen with discal bristles on tergites 1–4. Bright white 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 - Larvae develop inside living
  • True bugs (Hemiptera) - Larvae develop inside living

Life Cycle

Larvae develop inside living ( and Hemiptera).

Ecological Role

of and true bugs.

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