Leucophora johnsoni
(Stein, 1898)
Leucophora johnsoni is a of root-maggot flies in the Anthomyiidae, a group within the order Diptera. The species was described by Stein in 1898. As a member of the Anthomyiidae, it belongs to a family whose larvae are commonly associated with decaying organic matter, though specific details about the of this particular species remain poorly documented. The Leucophora contains multiple species, most of which are not well studied.
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How to pronounce Leucophora johnsoni: /luːˈkɒfəra ˈdʒɒnsənaɪ/
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Taxonomic Note
The specific epithet 'johnsoni' honors an individual with the surname Johnson, following standard zoological conventions for patronyms.