Lonchaea
Fallén, 1820
lance flies
Lonchaea is a of small in the , commonly called lance flies. The genus contains at least 238 described with a worldwide distribution. Species within Lonchaea exhibit diverse ecological associations with coniferous trees and , ranging from predatory to commensal relationships. Some species have been investigated for potential use as agents of forest pests.
Pronunciation
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Habitat
Associated with coniferous trees; found in Sitka spruce leaders, windthrown Douglas-firs, and other conifer . Specific habitat associations vary by .
Distribution
Worldwide; records include Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Vermont (USA). Individual show more restricted ranges: Lonchaea furnissi in western Oregon and Washington, Lonchaea zetterstedti with holarctic distribution.
Human Relevance
Some have been studied for potential of forest pests, particularly . Lonchaea corticis has been investigated as a regulatory agent of .
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
- THE IDENTITY, DISTRIBUTION, AND BIOLOGY OF LONCHAEA ZETTERSTEDTI WITH NOTES ON RELATED SPECIES (DIPTERA: LONCHAEIDAE)
- PREDATION BY LONCHAEA CORTICIS (DIPTERA: LONCHAEIDAE) ON THE WHITE PINE WEEVIL, PISSODES STROBI (COLEOPTERA: CURCULIONIDAE)
- The Diptera Medetera aldrichii Wheeler (Dolichopodidae) and Lonchaea furnissi McAlpine (Lonchaeidae) Associated with the Douglas-fir Beetle in Western Oregon and Washington