First report of “hunter-fly” Coenosia attenuata (Diptera: Muscidae) in Mexico

Authors

  • Néstor Bautista-Martínez Colegio de Postgraduados, Programa Entomología y Acarología
  • Carlos Patricio Illescas Riquelme Colegio de Postgraduados, Programa Entomología y Acarología
  • Clemente de Jesus García Ávila Servicio Nacional de Sanidad, Inocuidad y Calidad Agroalimentaria-Centro Nacional de Referencia Fitosanitaria.

Keywords:

Coenosiinae, predator, biological control

Abstract

Summary

Coenosia attenuata Stein (Diptera: Muscidae) is a predatory fly that feeds on other insects and can be used as a potential biological control agent. This insect is native to southern Europe; however, it has been distributed naturally to various continents, including North and South America, and is reported herein for the first time in Mexico. The flies were found preying on whiteflies, psyllids, fungus gnats, leaf miners, and vinegar flies in greenhouses with organic vegetable production.

 

Sumario

Coenosia attenuata Stein (Diptera: Muscidae), es una especie de mosca depredadora que se alimenta de otros insectos y puede ser utilizada como un potencial agente de control biológico. Este díptero es originario del sur de Europa, sin embargo, se ha distribuido de manera natural en diversos continentes incluyendo América. En este estudio, es reportado por primera ocasión para México. Las moscas se encontraron depredando mosquitas blancas (aleirodidos), psílidos, sciáridos, minadores y moscas del vinagre en invernaderos con producción orgánica. 

 

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Published

2017-04-16

Issue

Vol. 100, No. 1 (March 2017)

Section

Scientific Notes

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