Stylogaster neglecta
Williston, 1883
Stylogaster neglecta is a of conopid fly ( Conopidae) first described by Williston in 1883. It is a with a documented association with the black-horned tree cricket (Oecanthus nigricornis). Larvae emerge from hosts during late summer after an estimated 30-day , killing the host in the process. The species has been recorded from southern Ontario, Canada and the northeastern United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Stylogaster neglecta: //staɪloʊˈɡæstər nəˈɡlɛktə//
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Distribution
Southern Ontario, Canada; upstate New York, USA; Vermont, USA.
Seasonality
activity and larval from occur during late July into August.
Host Associations
- Oecanthus nigricornis - First documented ; larval S. neglecta emerge from crickets
Life Cycle
Larvae incubate within for approximately 30 days before emerging during late July to August. Emerged larvae pupate; host death follows larval . Multiple (multiple larvae within a single host) has been documented.
Ecological Role
of orthopteran insects; documented rates in Oecanthus nigricornis range from 2–39%.