Psila bivittata

Loew, 1869

Psila bivittata is a of rust fly in the Psilidae, order Diptera. It was described by Loew in 1869. The species belongs to the Psila, which comprises small to medium-sized flies commonly known as rust flies due to their association with plants in the carrot family (Apiaceae). As with other psilids, the larvae are likely internal feeders in plant stems or roots, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented.

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How to pronounce Psila bivittata: //ˈpsɪlə baɪˈvɪtəta//

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