Trichopoda subdivisa
Townsend, 1908
fringe-legged tachinid fly
Trichopoda subdivisa is a of tachinid fly in the Tachinidae, commonly known as the fringe-legged tachinid fly. Like other members of the Trichopoda, it is a fly that targets true bugs (Hemiptera). The species is found in North America, particularly in the United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Trichopoda subdivisa: /trɪˈkɒpədə ˌsʌbdɪˈvaɪzə/
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Distribution
Found in North America, with records from the United States.
Host Associations
- Anasa tristis - Squash bug; inferred from -level of Trichopoda targeting Coreidae
Ecological Role
of true bugs (Hemiptera); contributes to natural of pest .
Human Relevance
Potential agent for agricultural pests such as squash bugs.
Similar Taxa
- Trichopoda pennipesClosely related congeneric with similar and associations; T. pennipes is better studied and has been documented as a of squash bugs and stink bugs
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Taxonomic note
T. subdivisa is less well-documented than the congeneric T. pennipes; much of the biological information available for the may apply but has not been specifically verified for this .