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Although comprehensive reviews are limited, most studies emphasize parasitoid\u2013host interactions, especially within\n                    <jats:italic>Apocephalus<\/jats:italic>\n                    , known as \u201cdecapitating flies\u201d because their larvae develop inside ant heads. Some species, such as\n                    <jats:italic>Pseudohypocera kerteszi<\/jats:italic>\n                    (Enderlein, 1912), are economically important due to their negative effects on stingless bee colonies. Chemical ecology plays an important role in understanding these interactions, as compounds like cuticular hydrocarbons and mandibular secretions function as semiochemicals guiding host recognition and influencing parasite behavior. However, studies addressing chemical mechanisms remain relatively limited. This review systematically synthesizes data on parasite\u2013host interactions in Phoridae, integrating behavioral and chemical perspectives. We also conducted an ecological network analysis at the genus level to identify functional roles and interaction patterns among phorids and their hosts. The results highlight a predominance of parasitoid interactions and a strong focus on ant-associated systems, which may reflect research bias. 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