Anthomyia ochripes

Thomson, 1869

Anthomyia ochripes is a of root-maggot fly in the Anthomyiidae, first described by Thomson in 1869. The species belongs to a whose larvae are commonly associated with decaying organic matter and plant roots. are small to medium-sized flies with the general characteristic of anthomyiid flies.

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How to pronounce Anthomyia ochripes: //ænˈθɒmiːə ˈɒkrɪˌpiːz//

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Taxonomic authority

First described by Thomson in 1869. The specific epithet 'ochripes' refers to yellowish legs, a common naming convention in Diptera.

Observation data

Recorded in 91 observations on iNaturalist as of the source date, indicating the is documented but not extensively studied.

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