Bromeliad-associated
Guides
Bromeloecia
Bromeloecia is a genus of small flies in the family Sphaeroceridae (lesser dung flies), first described by Spuler in 1923. The genus contains four described species: B. bromeliarum, B. seltzeri, B. tarsiglossa, and B. winnemana. The genus name and the species epithet bromeliarum suggest an association with bromeliad plants, though specific ecological relationships remain poorly documented.
Copestylum caudatum
hairy-horned bromeliad fly
Copestylum caudatum is a syrphid fly endemic to central western North America. The common name "hairy-horned bromeliad fly" suggests an association with bromeliad plants, a trait shared with other members of the genus Copestylum. As a hoverfly, it likely contributes to pollination services in its native range. The species was described by Charles Howard Curran in 1927.
Copestylum florida
Florida bromeliad fly
Copestylum florida is a syrphid fly species commonly known as the Florida bromeliad fly. It belongs to the genus Copestylum, a group of flies associated with bromeliad plants. The species has been documented in Florida and the Carolinas.
Copestylum isabellina
Isabelle's bromeliad fly
Copestylum isabellina, commonly known as Isabelle's bromeliad fly, is a species of syrphid fly in the family Syrphidae. The species has been documented in southwestern North America. As a member of the genus Copestylum, it belongs to a group commonly referred to as bromeliad flies, which are typically associated with bromeliad plants. The species is known from 784 iNaturalist observations, indicating it is moderately well-documented by citizen scientists.
Copestylum opalescens
Opalescent Bromeliad Fly
Copestylum opalescens is a syrphid fly species in the tribe Volucellini, commonly known as the Opalescent Bromeliad Fly. It is one of approximately 50 species in the genus Copestylum, a group of New World flower flies predominantly associated with bromeliad microhabitats. The species was originally described by Townsend in 1901 under the genus Volucella. Like other Copestylum species, adults are likely flower visitors, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Copestylum satur
spotted-wing bromeliad fly
Copestylum satur is a species of syrphid fly commonly known as the spotted-wing bromeliad fly. It belongs to the family Syrphidae, a group known as hoverflies or flower flies that are important pollinators. The species name references its association with bromeliad plants.
Copestylum victoria
Victoria's bromeliad fly
Copestylum victoria is a species of syrphid fly (family Syrphidae) commonly known as Victoria's bromeliad fly. The species is named in association with bromeliads, suggesting a specialized ecological relationship with these plants. As a member of the hoverfly family, it likely participates in pollination and shares the characteristic hovering flight behavior typical of the group.
Imatidiini
Imatidiini is a tribe of leaf beetles within the subfamily Cassidinae, established by Frederick William Hope in 1840. Members of this tribe are found primarily in the Americas and Asia. The tribe includes genera such as Calliaspis, whose immature stages were described for the first time in 2017. Some species within the tribe are associated with bromeliads and exhibit leaf-scraping feeding behavior.
Nausigaster
Nausigaster is a genus of hoverflies (Syrphidae) endemic to the New World, containing approximately 15 described species. The genus was established by Williston in 1884. Larvae have been documented developing in decaying cacti and bromeliads, suggesting a specialized association with these plant substrates. Adult records span from Argentina to Mexico, with recent collections extending known distributions in Colombia and Argentina.
Psychodinae
Moth Flies, Drain Flies, Filter Flies, Sewer Flies
Psychodinae is the nominate subfamily of moth flies (Psychodidae), commonly known as drain flies or filter flies. Adults are small, hairy flies rarely exceeding 5–6 mm in length, with distinctive kidney-shaped eyes connected by an eye-bridge. The subfamily has a cosmopolitan distribution, including subantarctic islands. Larvae are aquatic or semi-terrestrial, developing in diverse moist habitats ranging from natural springs and phytotelmata to artificial environments like drains and sewage systems.
Wyeomyia mitchellii
bromeliad mosquito
Wyeomyia mitchellii is a mosquito species in the family Culicidae, commonly known as the bromeliad mosquito. Native to the New World, it has been introduced to South Africa, marking the first confirmed record of this species in the Old World. The species is associated with bromeliad phytotelmata (water-holding plants) and has been detected in urban and peri-urban environments through routine vector surveillance.
Wyeomyia vanduzeei
Bromeliad Mosquito
Wyeomyia vanduzeei is a mosquito species in the family Culicidae, first described by Dyar and Knab in 1906. It is commonly known as the bromeliad mosquito, reflecting its association with bromeliad plants. The species has been demonstrated experimentally to serve as a host for Plasmodium hermani, a malaria parasite of wild turkeys. Its distribution includes the Caribbean and North America.