Lypha setifacies
This record describes Lypha setifacies (species). Recorded family: Tachinidae. Recorded order: Diptera.
Identification and Appearance
Male genitalia needed to place to species; usually smaller than other Nearctic Lypha species (except L. parva ); male vertex width 0.20-0.28 of head width; eye height of 0.71-0.78 head height; flagellomere 1 length of 0.36-0.47 head height; outer vertical setae differentiated from postocular row of setae.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Diptera (Flies)
- Superfamily
- Oestroidea
- Family
- Tachinidae (Parasitic Flies)
- Subfamily
- Tachininae
- Tribe
- Polideini
- Genus
- Lypha
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Across southern Canada, south to northern California in the west & Virginia in the east. State/Province Records: CAN: AB, BC, MB, ON, QC USA: CA, CT, MA, MD, ME(?), MN, NJ, NH, NY, PA, VA, WV(?) [difficult in some cases to see locations on map in ]
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Known Hosts: Gelechiidae Anacampsis innocuella (Zeller); Anacampsis niveopulvella (Chambers) Pyralidae Ortholepis pasadamia (Dyar) Tortricidae Choristoneura conflictana (Walker); Croesia semipurpurana (Kearfott); Epinotia solandriana (Linnaeus); Pseudexentera oregonana (Walsingham); Pseudosciaphila duplex (Walsingham)
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Diptera, the group containing Lypha setifacies. 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 Lypha setifacies (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Brad Barnd
Frequently Asked Questions About Lypha setifacies
What is Lypha setifacies?
Lypha setifacies is a species in the family Tachinidae, within the order Diptera.
How big is Lypha setifacies?
4.3 to 5.7 mm
How do you identify Lypha setifacies?
Male genitalia needed to place to species; usually smaller than other Nearctic Lypha species (except L. parva ); male vertex width 0.20-0.28 of head width; eye height of 0.71-0.78 head height; flagellomere 1 length of 0.36-0.47 head height; outer vertical setae differentiated from postocular row of setae.
Where is Lypha setifacies found?
Range: Across southern Canada, south to northern California in the west & Virginia in the east. State/Province Records: CAN: AB, BC, MB, ON, QC USA: CA, CT, MA, MD, ME(?), MN, NJ, NH, NY, PA, VA, WV(?) [difficult in some cases to see locations on map in ]
What does Lypha setifacies eat?
The diet of the Lypha setifacies includes Known Hosts: Gelechiidae Anacampsis innocuella (Zeller); Anacampsis niveopulvella (Chambers) Pyralidae Ortholepis pasadamia (Dyar) Tortricidae Choristoneura conflictana (Walker); Croesia semipurpurana (Kearfott); Epinotia solandriana (Linnaeus); Pseudexentera oregonana (Walsingham); Pseudosciaphila duplex (Walsingham).