Alliopsis
Schnabl & Dziedzicki, 1911
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1Alliopsis is a of root-maggot flies in the Anthomyiidae, established by Schnabl and Dziedzicki in 1911. The genus contains at least 70 described , though species-level remains incompletely resolved. Members of this genus are small to medium-sized flies associated with soil and root . The genus has been documented across northern Europe.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Alliopsis: /ˌæl.iˈɒp.sɪs/
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Habitat
Soil-associated environments; larvae develop in root zones of plants.
Distribution
Documented from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden; likely more widespread in the Holarctic region given the 's distribution pattern.
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Taxonomic note
The was established in 1911 by German dipterists Schnabl and Dziedzicki. -level identification within Alliopsis generally requires examination of male genitalia and is challenging due to morphological similarity among species.