Eutrichota cylindrica

(Stein, 1898)

root-maggot fly

Eutrichota cylindrica is a of root-maggot fly in the Anthomyiidae, first described by Stein in 1898. The species belongs to a whose larvae are commonly associated with roots of plants, earning the 'root-maggot flies.' Like other members of Anthomyiidae, it is likely a decomposer or plant-associated species, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented. The species has been recorded in limited numbers on citizen science platforms.

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How to pronounce Eutrichota cylindrica: /juːˈtrɪkəʊtə sɪˈlɪndrɪkə/

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Taxonomic note

The specific epithet 'cylindrica' refers to cylindrical shape, likely describing some aspect of the or larval . The was originally described by the German dipterist Paul Stein in 1898.

Data scarcity

This is poorly represented in public databases, with only 13 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of available records. This suggests either genuine rarity, under-sampling, or identification challenges that limit reporting.