Notes on the biology and ecology of Ptecticus testaceus (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) a soldier fly associated with mango fruit (m. indica) in Costa Rica |
| |
| Authors: | L E Cordero‐Jenkins L F Jirón H J Lezama |
| |
| Institution: | Museo de Insectos, Escuela de Fitotecnia, Facultad de Agronomía , Universldad de Costa Rica , San José, Costa Rica, América Central |
| |
| Abstract: | Abstract The association between Ptecticus testaceus Fabr. (Dipt.: Stratiomyidae) and mango fruits attached to the tree is reported, with some observations on the ecology and behaviour on the soldier fly. P.testaceus apparently synchronized its biological cycle to mango fruit set in Costa Rica, and its adults feed on nectar of sunflower inflorescences. More detailed studies to determine the status of this dipteran, and its association with mango fruits, are suggested. |
| |
| Keywords: | Costa Rica Helianthus mango Ptecticus sunflower soldier fly |
|
|
