Leucostoma gravipes

Wulp, 1890

Leucostoma gravipes is a of tachinid fly described by Wulp in 1890. It is native to North America and has been documented as a of scentless plant bugs (Rhopalidae), specifically attacking Niesthrea louisianica. The species belongs to the Phasiinae, a group of tachinid flies that typically parasitize true bugs.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Leucostoma gravipes: //luːˈkɒstəmə ˈɡrævɪpiːz//

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Distribution

Recorded from Mexico, Canada, United States, and Jamaica. GBIF distribution records confirm presence in North America.

Host Associations

Niesthrea louisianica - of this scentless plant bug are attacked by Leucostoma gravipes

Ecological Role

of true bugs (Hemiptera: Rhopalidae), contributing to of herbivorous insects.

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Taxonomic placement

Classified in Phasiinae, tribe Leucostomatini. Phasiinae are distinguished among Tachinidae by their of true bugs rather than Lepidoptera or other .

Host documentation

The only confirmed record comes from a 2024 blog post documenting of Hibiscus Scentless Plant Bug (Niesthrea louisianica) in Illinois, USA.