Campiglossa albiceps
This record describes Campiglossa albiceps (species). Recorded family: Tephritidae. Recorded order: Diptera.
Identification and Appearance
Many rounded black and translucent spots on wings. Yellowish head and legs, gray with black spots thorax and abdomen.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Diptera (Flies)
- Superfamily
- Tephritoidea
- Family
- Tephritidae (Fruit Flies)
- Subfamily
- Tephritinae
- Tribe
- Tephritini
- Genus
- Campiglossa
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
across n. US and Canada south to so. Appalachians and n. CA
Diet and Behavior
Diet: hosts: various species of asters
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Campiglossa albiceps (Loew, 1873)
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Diptera, the group containing Campiglossa albiceps. 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 Campiglossa albiceps (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset , v belov , Spencer_pote
Frequently Asked Questions About Campiglossa albiceps
What is Campiglossa albiceps?
Campiglossa albiceps is a species in the family Tephritidae, within the order Diptera.
How big is Campiglossa albiceps?
6 mm from antennae to wing tips.
How do you identify Campiglossa albiceps?
Many rounded black and translucent spots on wings. Yellowish head and legs, gray with black spots thorax and abdomen.
Where is Campiglossa albiceps found?
Range: across n. US and Canada south to so. Appalachians and n. CA
What does Campiglossa albiceps eat?
The diet of the Campiglossa albiceps includes hosts: various species of asters.