Phygadeuon
Gravenhorst, 1829
Phygadeuon is a of in the Ichneumonidae with nearly distribution. in this genus are primarily parasitoids of dipteran , with documented associations including root maggot flies (Anthomyiidae) in agricultural systems. The genus has been recorded from Europe and North America, with some species occasionally utilized in contexts.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
Almost ; confirmed records from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Scotland, Holland, France, Russia, England, and Canada.
Host Associations
- Hylemya brassicae - Occasional ; root maggot fly on cruciferous crops
- Hylemya floralis - Occasional ; root maggot fly on cruciferous crops
- Hylemya cilicrura - Occasional ; root maggot fly on cruciferous crops
- Hylemya sp. - for P. fumator in France, Russia, and England
Life Cycle
Development occurs within . Larval has been observed under experimental conditions, though manipulation did not consistently induce diapause in mature larvae.
Behavior
Phygadeuon trichops has been observed as an occasional of Hylemya spp., suggesting preference for alternative when available.
Ecological Role
of dipteran pests, particularly root maggot flies (Anthomyiidae) associated with cruciferous crops.
Human Relevance
Potential agent for agricultural pests; P. trichops and P. fumator have been studied in relation to management of Hylemya on cruciferous crops.
Similar Taxa
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
- Phygadeuon trichops Thoms. (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae), an Occasional Parasite of Hylemya spp. (Diptera: Anthomyiidae)
- über den Einfluß der Lichtintensität und der Beleuchtungsdauer auf die Entwicklung von Phygadeuon trichops Thoms. (Hym., Ichneumonidae)