koneosia

Koneosia is a genus of flies in the family Tachinidae. These insects are parasitic and are known to infest various species of insects, including beetles and flies. The genus was first described by Ringdahl in 1928.

Tachinid flies, including those in the genus Koneosia, are internal parasites of other insects. They have a complex life cycle that involves several stages, including the egg, larva, pupa, and adult stages. Adult Koneosia flies are typically scavengers, feeding on the bodies of dead insects or the secretions of living insects that they infest.

The larvae of Koneosia species are parasitic, living inside the bodies of their hosts and feeding on the internal tissues. Once mature, the larvae will exit the host's body and pupate in a sheltered location. Adult Koneosia flies will then emerge from the pupae and begin the next generation's cycle.

Species within the Koneosia genus have been identified as being parasitic to various insect species, including ground beetles and the hoverfly genus Eristalis. The specific host range for individual species of Koneosia can vary based on a range of factors, including the geographic range and any other environmental conditions that might impact the availability of specific host species.

More research is required to fully understand the behavior, ecology, and distribution of Koneosia species.