Larvae of C. pilipes feed on the same decomposing seaweed their eggs are deposited on.
They may also consume bacteria found on the surface of the seaweed.
If only raised on Laminaria seaweed, the flies have reduced growth due to a lower nutritious value of seaweed.
The Fucus seaweed that the flies prefer most is prevalent in the North Pacific.
The presence of Fucus can be associated with the number of C. pilipes flies at a certain site.
Larvae of C. pilipes feed on the same decomposing seaweed their eggs are deposited on. They may also consume bacteria found on the surface of the seaweed. If only raised on Laminaria seaweed, the flies have reduced growth due to a lower nutritious value of seaweed. The Fucus seaweed that the flies prefer most is prevalent in the North Pacific. The presence of Fucus can be associated with the number of C. pilipes flies at a certain site.
Coelopa pilipes