Eumerus strigatus (Fallén, 1817)

Figs 68–69

Pipiza strigata Fallén, 1817: 61

Eumerus aeneus Macquart, 1829: 269

Eumerus funeralis Meigen, 1822: 208

Type locality and data. “ Sweden, Vestrogothia & Scania ” (ST, A, NHRS) .

Material examined. Metropolitana: 2♀, 4km south Colina, 28.X.1986. Leg. J. Apablaza (SAG); O’Higgins: 1♀, Rancagua, 02.XI.1938, Leg. P. Gómez (SAG); Maule: 3♂, 5♀, Chovellén, II.2018, Leg. Jorge Zamorano (LEAF); Biobío: 1♂, Mulchen, no data, Leg. SAG (SAG); La Araucanía: 1♀, Pino Hachado, 07.II.2000, Leg. SAG (SAG); 1♂, Carillanca, Temuco, 10.VII.1987, Leg. E. Prado (SAG) ; Aysén: 1♀, Chile Chico, 1–11.II.1983, Leg. D. Rodríguez (UACH) .

References. Gerding et al., 1999: 1 (natural history).

World distribution. Originally from Europe, the species was introduced to North America, Australia, New Zealand and Chile.

Chilean distribution. From Metropolitan to Aysén region (Fig. 70).

Altitudinal range. From inland valleys to precordillera ecosystems (100– 1,800 m.a.s.l.).

Biology and notes. Eumerus strigatus is an exotic species considered a pest of onion and garlic crops. Later, the first record in Chile was reported in 1978 by Vockeroth with samples reared by SAG (Gerding et al., 1999). The larva penetrates the bulbs, turning the tissue into a pulpy texture. Adults are considered important pollinators of hyacinth, potatoes, carrots, and strawberries.

Conservation status. Not evaluated because this species is considered exotic.