Loewia foeda
(Meigen, 1824)
Loewia foeda is a to Europe that was first recorded in North America in 1972 from two localities in New York State, where it has become established. The is a of in the Lithobius. have been redescribed and figured based on specimens from the North .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Loewia foeda: //ˈlɛɔ.vi.a ˈfɛ.o.da//
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Distribution
to Europe including British Isles, Czech Republic, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Ukraine, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Italy, Slovenia, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, and Russia. to North America with established in New York State, Canada, and the United States.
Host Associations
- Lithobius - European ; specific - interaction documented
Life Cycle
of ; specific developmental details not documented in available sources.
Ecological Role
of in the Lithobius, potentially regulating centipede .
Human Relevance
Accidental introduction to North America; first recorded in 1972 in New York State. No documented economic or medical significance.