Cordilura deceptiva 0
Cordilura deceptiva
This record describes Cordilura deceptiva (species). Recorded family: Scathophagidae. Recorded order: Diptera.
Identification and Appearance
Almost identical to Cordilura varipes, but with two small postocellar bristles. Malloch erected the genus Achaetella to include 1 species, Lissa varipes Walker. This species lacks postvertical bristles, and the 6th wing vein is distinct to the wing margin. Malloch noted that the species is very common in Illinois and the Atlantic States as far south as the District of Columbia. We have seen or reared material from North Carolina, Tennessee, South Carolina, and Georgia, in addition to the material from Virginia and West Virginia upon which the descriptions of the immature stages are based. C. (A.) deceptiva was described also by Malloch, and he noted that this species superficially closely resembles Achaetella varipes. C. (A.) deceptiva has the 6th wing vein distinct to the wing margin, but it possesses small postvertical bristles. Both deceptiva and varipes have the wing tips and cross veins infuscated.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Diptera (Flies)
- Superfamily
- Muscoidea
- Family
- Scathophagidae (Dung Flies)
- Subfamily
- Scathophaginae
- Genus
- Cordilura
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Marsh and stream margins.
Geographic Range
Widely distributed in North America.
Seasonal Activity
The first generation of adults are found in late Spring/early Summer, a second generation appears again in late Summer.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Adults are predatory, larvae are stem miners in Carex , specifically C. stricta
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Diptera, the group containing Cordilura deceptiva. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cordilura deceptiva 0
What is Cordilura deceptiva 0?
Cordilura deceptiva 0 (Cordilura deceptiva) is a species in the family Scathophagidae, within the order Diptera.
How do you identify Cordilura deceptiva 0?
Almost identical to Cordilura varipes, but with two small postocellar bristles.
Where is Cordilura deceptiva 0 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Marsh and stream margins. |
| Range | Widely distributed in North America. |
What does Cordilura deceptiva 0 eat?
The diet of the Cordilura deceptiva 0 includes Adults are predatory, larvae are stem miners in Carex , specifically C. stricta.
When is Cordilura deceptiva 0 active?
Cordilura deceptiva 0: seasonal activity - The first generation of adults are found in late Spring/early Summer, a second generation appears again in late Summer..