Rust Flies

Pronunciation
/RUST FLIES/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Rust Fly
Plural
Rust Flies

Definition

Members of the family Psilidae (order Diptera), often associated with plants and can harm crops.

Etymology

The common name 'rust fly' may refer to their association with rust-colored damage they inflict on plants.

Example

Rust flies often gather around crop plants, contributing to significant agricultural damage.

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