Psila collaris

Loew, 1869

rust fly

Psila collaris is a of in the Psilidae, first described by Loew in 1869. The species belongs to the Psila, a group commonly known as rust flies due to their association with plants affected by rust fungi. As a member of the family Psilidae, it shares the characteristic reduced wing venation and distinctive body shape typical of this family of true flies.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Psila collaris: /ˈsaɪlə kəˈlɛərɪs/

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