Thaumatomyia pulla

(Adams, 1904)

grass fly

Thaumatomyia pulla is a of grass fly in the Chloropidae, first described by Adams in 1904. The Thaumatomyia is part of the tribe Mindini within the Chloropinae. Chloropidae, commonly known as grass flies or frit flies, are a family of small to minute flies often associated with grasses and cereal crops. This species is one of approximately 15 observations recorded in iNaturalist, suggesting it is either uncommon or underrecorded.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Thaumatomyia pulla: /θɔːməˈtoʊmiə ˈpʊlə/

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Taxonomic placement

The is classified in the tribe Mindini, Chloropinae, within the Chloropidae. This placement reflects its relationship to other grass flies in the Thaumatomyia.

Observation frequency

As of the available data, Thaumatomyia pulla has been recorded in 15 observations on iNaturalist, indicating limited documentation of this in citizen science databases.