Eusiphona mira
Coquillett, 1897
freeloader fly
Eusiphona mira is a of freeloader fly in the Milichiidae, a group known for their kleptoparasitic at insect carcasses and spider kills. The species was described by Coquillett in 1897. Like other milichiids, are small, typically dark-colored flies that exploit feeding opportunities created by other insects rather than capturing prey themselves.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eusiphona mira: //juːˈsɪfənə ˈmɪrə//
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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