Juriniopsis floridensis
This record describes Juriniopsis floridensis (species). Recorded family: Tachinidae. Recorded order: Diptera.
Identification and Appearance
Distinguished from other North American species by the dark, slightly shining frons (parafrontals dull white or yellow in other species), dark bases of palpi (entirely reddish yellow in other species), and almost entirely dark antennae (usually with more red in other species).
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Diptera (Flies)
- Superfamily
- Oestroidea
- Family
- Tachinidae (Parasitic Flies)
- Subfamily
- Tachininae
- Tribe
- Tachinini
- Genus
- Juriniopsis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Recorded from Florida and Jamaica. BugGuide photos suggest it is found elsewhere on the coastal plain.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Author: Townsend, 1916
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Diptera, the group containing Juriniopsis floridensis. 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 Juriniopsis floridensis
What is Juriniopsis floridensis?
Juriniopsis floridensis is a species in the family Tachinidae, within the order Diptera.
How do you identify Juriniopsis floridensis?
Distinguished from other North American species by the dark, slightly shining frons (parafrontals dull white or yellow in other species), dark bases of palpi (entirely reddish yellow in other species), and almost entirely dark antennae (usually with more red in other species).
Where is Juriniopsis floridensis found?
Range: Recorded from Florida and Jamaica. BugGuide photos suggest it is found elsewhere on the coastal plain.