Tubercled Black Fly AB

Simulium tuberosum (cytotype 'AB')

General Status Rank: 
Secure
Common Name: 
Tubercled Black Fly AB
Scientific Name: 
Simulium tuberosum (cytotype 'AB')
Synonyms: 
cytotype 'AB'
Naming References: 
B170
H208
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Taxonomy
Group: 
Fly (Blackfly)
Kingdom: 
Animalia
Phylum: 
Arthropoda
Class: 
Insecta
Order: 
Diptera
Family: 
Simuliidae
References: 
B170
H208
General Biology

Longevity

Eggs overwinter and mature larvae begin to appear by May. The average yearly development time from hatch to population is about 44 days.
References: 
B170
Habitat
Immature stages live in a wide variety of watercourses but are most frequent in larger streams and rivers.
References: 
B170
Distribution

Ecozones

Southern Arctic, Taiga Plains, Taiga Shield, Boreal Plains
References: 
B170

Distribution

26/175 x 100 = 15%
Score: 
G
References: 
B170

Number of Occurrences

41, NWT mainland
Score: 
CE
References: 
B170

Area of Occupancy

Score: 
-
Population

Population Size

Widespread
References: 
B170
Threats

Threats

Larvae are hosts of unidentified mermithid nematodes, the chytrid fungus Coelomycidium simulii, various microsporidium and a trichomycete fungus.
Score: 
C
References: 
B170

Intrinsic Vulnerability

Score: 
-
References: 
B170
General Status Rank
Rank: 
Secure
Status Rank Description: 
Widely distributed, but rarely collected species. Member of a cryptic species complex, likely more prevalent than suggested by few confirmed occurrences. Presumed stable.
S Rank: 
S4S5
Decision Process Description: 
Drafted by Doug Currie, Royal Ontario Museum (January 2009); Draft ranks in 2014 by Patrick Schaefer for the black flies and horse flies for the National General Status Ranking Program.
Last Updated: 
July 14, 2014

References

Ecozones

  • Adler, P.H., Currie, D.C., Wood, DM. (2004) The Black Flies (Simuliidae) of North America. Comstock Publishing Associates, Cornell University Press ENR Library - B170 Return

Habitat

  • Adler, P.H., Currie, D.C., Wood, DM. (2004) The Black Flies (Simuliidae) of North America. Comstock Publishing Associates, Cornell University Press ENR Library - B170 Return

Intrinsic Vulnerability

  • Adler, P.H., Currie, D.C., Wood, DM. (2004) The Black Flies (Simuliidae) of North America. Comstock Publishing Associates, Cornell University Press ENR Library - B170 Return

Longevity

  • Adler, P.H., Currie, D.C., Wood, DM. (2004) The Black Flies (Simuliidae) of North America. Comstock Publishing Associates, Cornell University Press ENR Library - B170 Return

Naming

  • Adler, P.H., Currie, D.C., Wood, DM. (2004) The Black Flies (Simuliidae) of North America. Comstock Publishing Associates, Cornell University Press ENR Library - B170 Return
  • Currie, D.C. (2008) Synoptic List of Northwest Territories Black Flies. List sent to Suzanne Carriere Copy in binder - H208 Return

Number of Occurrences

  • Adler, P.H., Currie, D.C., Wood, DM. (2004) The Black Flies (Simuliidae) of North America. Comstock Publishing Associates, Cornell University Press ENR Library - B170 Return

Population Size

Adler, P.H., Currie, D.C., Wood, DM. (2004) The Black Flies (Simuliidae) of North America. Comstock Publishing Associates, Cornell University Press ENR Library - B170 Return

Range Extent

  • Adler, P.H., Currie, D.C., Wood, DM. (2004) The Black Flies (Simuliidae) of North America. Comstock Publishing Associates, Cornell University Press ENR Library - B170 Return

Taxonomy

  • Adler, P.H., Currie, D.C., Wood, DM. (2004) The Black Flies (Simuliidae) of North America. Comstock Publishing Associates, Cornell University Press ENR Library - B170 Return
  • Currie, D.C. (2008) Synoptic List of Northwest Territories Black Flies. List sent to Suzanne Carriere Copy in binder - H208 Return

Threats

  • Adler, P.H., Currie, D.C., Wood, DM. (2004) The Black Flies (Simuliidae) of North America. Comstock Publishing Associates, Cornell University Press ENR Library - B170 Return