Thaumatomyia grata

(Loew, 1863)

grass fly

Thaumatomyia grata is a of in the Chloropidae, described by Loew in 1863. Like other members of its , it is associated with grasses and grassland . The species is one of approximately 56 observations documented on iNaturalist, suggesting it is encountered with moderate frequency by citizen scientists. Chloropidae are commonly known as grass flies or frit flies, with many species being small and inconspicuous.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Thaumatomyia grata: //ˌθɔːməˈtoʊmiə ˈɡreɪtə//

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Habitat

Grassland environments, associated with grasses as indicated by its and characteristics.

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