First evidence of Indirect Oviposition in Phasiinae (Diptera: Tachinidae) with Insights on Leucostoma Meigen, its New Neotropical Distribution, and Host Association

This manuscript provides the first evidence of an indirect oviposition strategy in bug-killing flies (Diptera: Tachinidae: Phasiinae). Recognizing changes in the behavior associated with host infection is key to understanding the evolution of parasitoid flies. That is also essential for exploring and developing biological control strategies. We also update the distribution records of two Leucostoma species, with new records for South America, as well as new host records. The data presented herein documents how little is known about the distribution of these flies and their host range, especially in biodiverse regions such as the Neotropics.

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