Cordylobia [SEP] parent taxon
Cordylobia
Cordylobia is a genus of flies from the family Calliphoridae. The larvae of "Cordylobia" are parasitic on mammals, especially rodents. Two species, "C. anthropophaga" (the tumbu fly) and "C. rodhaini" (Lund's fly), also are known as parasites of humans. The adult flies feed on rotting fruits, vegetables, and animal faeces, and are most abundant in the wet season. Like many tropical insects, they are most active in the morning and evening. "Cordylobia" species
are largely confined to Africa, though they have been recorded elsewhere when transported by human travellers.
Species.
The genus consists of four species (as of 2006):
- "Cordylobia anthropophaga" - tumbu fly
- "Cordylobia ebadiana"
- "Cordylobia rodhaini" - Lund's fly
- "Cordylobia ruandae"
- "Pachychoeromyia praegrandis" was originally described as belonging to "Cordylobia", but is now placed in the monotypic genus "Pachychoeromyia"..