Rivellia maculipennis
(Bigot, 1886)
Rivellia maculipennis is a of signal fly in the Platystomatidae, first described by Bigot in 1886. The Rivellia comprises small to medium-sized flies commonly known as signal flies due to their characteristic wing-waving during courtship and communication. Members of this genus are associated with leguminous plants, with larvae typically developing in root nodules where they feed on nitrogen-fixing bacteria. The specific epithet "maculipennis" refers to spotted or marked wings, a common trait among Platystomatidae species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Rivellia maculipennis: //rɪˈvɛliə ˌmækjʊliˈpɛnɪs//
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