Exoristoides johnsoni
Coquillett, 1897
Exoristoides johnsoni is a of tachinid bristle fly described by Coquillett in 1897. It is a of crickets, specifically known to attack Gryllus integer and other members of the Gryllidae. The species occurs across North America from Canada through the United States to Mexico. As a tachinid fly, it likely oviposits on or near its , with larvae developing internally and eventually killing the host.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Exoristoides johnsoni: /ˌɛksoʊˈrɪstoʊˌaɪdiːz ˈdʒɒnsənaɪ/
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Distribution
Canada, the United States, and Mexico.
Diet
of Gryllus integer and other Gryllidae (crickets).
Host Associations
- Gryllus integer - primary
- Gryllidae - -level association
Ecological Role
that contributes to of .