Thaumatomyia glabra

(Meigen, 1830)

grass fly

Thaumatomyia glabra is a of grass fly in the Chloropidae, first described by Meigen in 1830. The species has been documented in Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden) and North America (Vermont, Hawaii). A notable behavioral trait is its attraction to methyl anthranilate, a compound found in plants such as Iris pallida.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Thaumatomyia glabra: //ˌθɔː.məˈtoʊ.mi.jə ˈɡleɪ.brə//

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Distribution

Europe: Denmark, Norway, Sweden. North America: Vermont (United States), Hawaii (United States).

Behavior

Has been shown to be attracted to methyl anthranilate, a volatile compound found in plants such as Iris pallida.

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