Malloewia abdominalis
(Becker, 1912)
Malloewia abdominalis is a of frit fly in the Chloropidae, a group of small flies commonly known as grass flies or frit flies. The species was described by Becker in 1912. Chloropidae are generally associated with grasses and sedges, with larvae typically feeding on stems or roots.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Malloewia abdominalis: /ˌmæl.oʊˈiː.ə æbˌdɒm.ɪˈneɪ.lɪs/
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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