Leucostoma aterrimum
(Villers, 1789)
Leucostoma aterrimum is a of tachinid fly in the Phasiinae. It is known as a of true bugs, with documented records of attacking scentless plant bugs (Rhopalidae). The species has a broad geographic distribution spanning Europe, North America, and parts of South America, with introduced in Hawaii.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Leucostoma aterrimum: /lɛu̯ˈkɔstoʊ̯mə ˌætəˈrɪməm/
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Distribution
Europe; North America including Canada, United States, and Hawaii (immigrant); Mexico; South America including Argentina and Chile; Puerto Rico.
Host Associations
- Niesthrea louisianica - parasitized by Leucostoma aterrimum
Ecological Role
of true bugs (Hemiptera: Heteroptera). Has been observed attacking scentless plant bugs, contributing to of these herbivores.
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Taxonomic note
Originally described by Villers in 1789. Placed in tribe Leucostomatini within Phasiinae of Tachinidae.