Eosalpingogaster cochenillivora
This record describes Eosalpingogaster cochenillivora (species). Recorded family: Syrphidae. Recorded order: Diptera.
Identification and Appearance
Legs dark ( vs reddish in E. nepenthe )
Identification notes
Legs dark ( vs reddish in E. nepenthe )
Classification
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Texas to Argentina
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Cochineal scale, Dactylopius sp.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Eosalpingogaster cochenillivora (Guérin-Méneville 1848)
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Diptera, the group containing Eosalpingogaster cochenillivora. 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 Eosalpingogaster cochenillivora
What is Eosalpingogaster cochenillivora?
Eosalpingogaster cochenillivora is a species in the family Syrphidae, within the order Diptera.
How big is Eosalpingogaster cochenillivora?
Body 12.2-13.2 mm, wing 8.3-9.0 mm
How do you identify Eosalpingogaster cochenillivora?
Legs dark ( vs reddish in E. nepenthe )
Where is Eosalpingogaster cochenillivora found?
Range: Texas to Argentina
What does Eosalpingogaster cochenillivora eat?
The diet of the Eosalpingogaster cochenillivora includes Cochineal scale, Dactylopius sp..