Euxesta notata

(Wiedemann, 1830)

Spotted Root Maggot

Euxesta notata is a picture-winged fly in the Ulidiidae. The larval stage is known as the spotted . It has been documented in Canada and parts of Europe including France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Great Britain. The has evolved genetic resistance against .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Euxesta notata: /juːkˈsɛstə noʊˈtɑːtə/

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Distribution

Documented in Canada. European records include France (confirmed present), with doubtful records from Belgium, Great Britain, and the Netherlands.

Human Relevance

Larval stage referred to as spotted , indicating potential association with root systems. Has evolved genetic resistance against .

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