Anisia flaveola
This record describes Anisia flaveola (species). Recorded family: Tachinidae. Recorded order: Diptera.
Identification and Appearance
Other species of the genus are darker. The male is additionally distinguished by the lack of proclinate orbital bristles (as usual in the family, but not the genus). Some members of tribe Leskiini are superficially similar, but they have smaller antennae, no discal bristles on tergites 3 or 4, and no lateral scutellar bristles.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Diptera (Flies)
- Superfamily
- Oestroidea
- Family
- Tachinidae (Parasitic Flies)
- Subfamily
- Exoristinae
- Tribe
- Blondeliini
- Genus
- Anisia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Eastern USA and adjacent Canada
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae are parasitoids of camel crickets, Ceuthophilus .
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Diptera, the group containing Anisia flaveola. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Diptera includes over 150,000 described species of flies, mosquitoes, and midges. Mosquitoes are the deadliest animal on Earth (CDC). Malaria alone causes ~249 million cases and over 608,000 deaths annually, mostly children under 5 (WHO). Vector-borne diseases account for over 17% of all infectious diseases, causing 700,000+ deaths per year.
Ecological role of the group
Despite their disease impact, flies are critical decomposers and pollinators. Hoverflies alone pollinate hundreds of crop and wildflower species. Flies are also the primary food source for many birds, bats, and fish. Forensic entomology relies heavily on fly species for crime scene analysis.
Economic and practical significance of the group
In the U.S., vector-borne disease cases tripled between 2004-2016, with over 640,000 cases reported in that period (CDC). Tickborne diseases doubled from 22,000 to 48,000 annual reports. Globally, mosquito-borne diseases cost billions in healthcare and lost productivity.
Recorded sources for this group: WHO, CDC, PNAS. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Anisia flaveola (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by John F. Carr
Frequently Asked Questions About Anisia flaveola
What is Anisia flaveola?
Anisia flaveola is a species in the family Tachinidae, within the order Diptera.
How do you identify Anisia flaveola?
Other species of the genus are darker. The male is additionally distinguished by the lack of proclinate orbital bristles (as usual in the family, but not the genus). Some members of tribe Leskiini are superficially similar, but they have smaller antennae, no discal bristles on tergites 3 or 4, and no lateral scutellar bristles.
Where is Anisia flaveola found?
Range: Eastern USA and adjacent Canada
What does Anisia flaveola eat?
The diet of the Anisia flaveola includes Larvae are parasitoids of camel crickets, Ceuthophilus ..