Cholomyia inaequipes
Bigot, 1884
Cholomyia inaequipes is a bristle described by Bigot in 1884. The is a of in the Conotrachelus, with documented associations to nine species including () and hickory curculio (Conotrachelus juglandis). It occurs across North, Central, and South America.
Pronunciation
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Identification
As a member of , this can be recognized by the characteristic bristle : a body covered with prominent , a single pair of functional (), and reduced modified into . Specific diagnostic features for C. inaequipes within the Cholomyia require examination.
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Distribution
Canada, United States, Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Guyana, Peru, and Venezuela.
Host Associations
- Conotrachelus affinis - Boheman, 1837
- Conotrachelus aratus - Germar, 1824
- Conotrachelus crataegi - , 1863
- Conotrachelus elegans - Say, 1831
- Conotrachelus juglandis - Le Conte, 1876; hickory curculio
- Conotrachelus naso - Le Conte, 1876
- Conotrachelus nenuphar - Herbst, 1797;
- Conotrachelus posticatus - Boheman, 1837
- Conotrachelus retencus - Say, 1831
Life Cycle
As a , develop internally within , eventually killing the host. Specific details of deposition, larval , site, and time have not been documented.
Ecological Role
agent of Conotrachelus pests. The association with C. nenuphar () and C. juglandis (hickory curculio) indicates potential importance in regulating of economically significant fruit and nut tree pests.
Human Relevance
Potential value in of affecting orchard , particularly in stone fruit production.
Similar Taxa
- Other Cholomyia speciesCongeneric require examination of male terminalia and other subtle morphological characters for reliable identification.
- Other Tachinidae parasitoids of ConotrachelusMultiple attack ; host association alone is insufficient for -level identification.
More Details
Host specificity
The broad range across nine Conotrachelus suggests C. inaequipes is a within this rather than host-specific.
Research gaps
Despite documentation of associations, fundamental biology including , larval development rates, and environmental requirements remain unstudied.