Chirosia pusillans

(Huckett, 1949)

Chirosia pusillans is a of root-maggot fly in the Anthomyiidae. The species is known to oviposit on Athyrium asplenioides, a fern species. It was described by Huckett in 1949.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Chirosia pusillans: //kaɪˈroʊ.si.ə pjuːˈsɪl.ænz//

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Distribution

Recorded from Vermont, United States.

Host Associations

  • Athyrium asplenioides - oviposition site are laid on this fern

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