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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