Synanthropic-flies
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Dirhinus
Dirhinus is a genus of chalcidid wasps comprising approximately 70 described species with worldwide distribution. These wasps are pupal parasitoids of Diptera, particularly flies associated with decomposing vertebrate matter, including synanthropic species such as house flies, blow flies, and flesh flies, as well as agricultural pests like fruit flies. Females locate host pupae in soil or substrate by digging with their horns and oviposit directly on the pupa within its puparium. Several species, notably Dirhinus giffardii, have been investigated for biological control applications against filth flies and fruit fly pests.