Prochyliza xanthostoma
This record describes Prochyliza xanthostoma (species). Recorded family: Piophilidae. Recorded order: Diptera.
Identification and Appearance
Pedicel as long as first flagellomere (female) or much longer (male). Frons black.
Wikipedia reference for Prochyliza xanthostoma: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prochyliza_xanthostoma.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Diptera (Flies)
- Superfamily
- Tephritoidea
- Family
- Piophilidae (Skipper Flies)
- Genus
- Prochyliza (Waltzing Flies)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Most of North America
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Prochyliza xanthostoma Walker 1849
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Diptera, the group containing Prochyliza xanthostoma. 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 Prochyliza xanthostoma (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Matthias Buck; Additional contributions by Vox Sciurorum , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Prochyliza xanthostoma
What is Prochyliza xanthostoma?
Prochyliza xanthostoma is a species in the family Piophilidae, within the order Diptera.
How do you identify Prochyliza xanthostoma?
Pedicel as long as first flagellomere (female) or much longer (male). Frons black.
Where is Prochyliza xanthostoma found?
Range: Most of North America