Collyria coxator
(Villers, 1789)
Collyria coxator is an ichneumonid that acts as a specialized of stem sawflies (Cephidae). It has been studied as a agent for the common Cephus pygmaeus, a pest of winter cereals. Its effectiveness as a regulator varies with summer weather conditions.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
Recorded from Central Ciscaucasia (Russia), Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and the contiguous United States.
Host Associations
- Cephus pygmaeus - Common ; primary for studies in Central Ciscaucasia
- Cephidae - -level association; stem sawflies in this family are targeted
Behavior
of ; activity levels correlate with summer weather conditions.
Ecological Role
agent that regulates of stem-feeding pests in cereal crops.
Human Relevance
Potential natural enemy for of stem sawflies in winter cereal agriculture.
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Population dynamics
The degree of has been observed to correlate with weather conditions during the summer period for both and , as well as with characteristics of the host plant.