Egle ciliata
(Walker, 1849)
root-maggot fly
Egle ciliata is a of root-maggot fly in the Anthomyiidae. The Egle belongs to this family of true flies, whose larvae are commonly associated with plant roots and organic matter in soil. Anthomyiidae is a large family within the order Diptera, though specific ecological details for this particular species remain poorly documented in available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Egle ciliata: /ˈɛɡ.le ˌkɪ.liˈɑː.tə/
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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