Stilobezzia coquilletti
This record describes Stilobezzia coquilletti (species). Recorded family: Ceratopogonidae. Recorded order: Diptera.
Identification and Appearance
Yellow (possibly slightly greenish), two longitudinal brown lines on thorax, margins of most abdominal segments outlined in brown, dark spots on wing at crossvein and apex of R.
Wikipedia reference for Stilobezzia coquilletti: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stilobezzia_coquilletti.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Diptera (Flies)
- Superfamily
- Chironomoidea
- Family
- Ceratopogonidae (Biting Midges)
- Subfamily
- Ceratopogoninae
- Tribe
- Ceratopogonini
- Genus
- Stilobezzia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
"This common species occurs from Illinois and Maryland south to Central America and the West Indies."
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Diptera, the group containing Stilobezzia coquilletti. 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 Stilobezzia coquilletti (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by John F. Carr
Frequently Asked Questions About Stilobezzia coquilletti
What is Stilobezzia coquilletti?
Stilobezzia coquilletti is a species in the family Ceratopogonidae, within the order Diptera.
How big is Stilobezzia coquilletti?
2 mm
How do you identify Stilobezzia coquilletti?
Yellow (possibly slightly greenish), two longitudinal brown lines on thorax, margins of most abdominal segments outlined in brown, dark spots on wing at crossvein and apex of R.
Where is Stilobezzia coquilletti found?
Range: This common species occurs from Illinois and Maryland south to Central America and the West Indies.