Anthomyiidae
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Acridomyia
Acridomyia is a genus of flies in the family Anthomyiidae, established by Stackelberg in 1929. The genus is native to Eurasia and contains parasitic species that attack grasshoppers (Acrididae). A. sacharovi has been investigated as a potential biological control agent for grasshopper populations in North America.
Alliopsis
Alliopsis is a genus of root-maggot flies in the family Anthomyiidae, established by Schnabl and Dziedzicki in 1911. The genus contains at least 70 described species, though species-level taxonomy remains incompletely resolved. Members of this genus are small to medium-sized flies associated with soil and root habitats. The genus has been documented across northern Europe.
Anthomyia obscuripennis
Anthomyia obscuripennis is a species of root-maggot fly in the family Anthomyiidae, described by Bigot in 1886. It is recorded from the United States. As a member of Anthomyiidae, it likely develops in association with decaying organic matter or plant roots, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Anthomyia ochripes
Anthomyia ochripes is a species of root-maggot fly in the family Anthomyiidae, first described by Thomson in 1869. The species belongs to a genus whose larvae are commonly associated with decaying organic matter and plant roots. Adults are small to medium-sized flies with the general morphology characteristic of anthomyiid flies.
Chirosia betuleti
Knotting Gall
Chirosia betuleti is a gall-forming fly in the family Anthomyiidae that induces characteristic knotting galls on fern fronds. The species is best known through the distinctive damage it causes rather than adult morphology. It has been recorded across much of Europe, with extensive documentation in the United Kingdom. The gall structure and larval mining behavior are well-studied, though adult fly biology remains less documented.
Chirosia filicis
root-maggot fly
Chirosia filicis is a species of root-maggot fly in the family Anthomyiidae, described by Huckett in 1949. The species belongs to a genus whose larvae are associated with ferns and other plants. It has been recorded in the northeastern United States, particularly Vermont.
Chirosia flavipennis
root-maggot fly
Chirosia flavipennis is a species of root-maggot fly in the family Anthomyiidae, first described by Fallén in 1823. The species is documented as a leaf miner of bracken fern (Pteridium aquilinum). It occurs in northern Europe including Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Chirosia spinosissima
Chirosia spinosissima is a species of root-maggot fly in the family Anthomyiidae, described by Malloch in 1919. Members of this genus are generally associated with ferns, with larvae typically developing in decaying fronds or rhizomes. The specific epithet 'spinosissima' suggests a heavily spined morphology, likely referring to distinctive bristle arrangements on the body. As with many anthomyiid species, detailed biological information remains limited in published literature.
Chrysops cincticornis
Ring-clawed Deer Fly
Chrysops cincticornis is a deer fly in the family Tabanidae, first described by Walker in 1848. It is commonly known as the Ring-clawed Deer Fly. The species has been documented in Vermont and other parts of the United States, with 291 observations recorded on iNaturalist. Research on this species has focused on its oviposition behavior and fecundity, with laboratory studies showing females deposit eggs in gelatinous masses on mud substrates near water, averaging 156 eggs per female.
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root maggot flies, seedcorn maggot flies
Delia is a genus of flies in the family Anthomyiidae, commonly known as root maggot flies. Several species are significant agricultural pests, particularly of cruciferous crops and seedlings. The genus includes economically important species such as Delia platura (seedcorn maggot) and Delia radicum (cabbage maggot), whose larvae feed on seeds, roots, and developing plant tissues. Adults are small, drab flies that feed on nectar and are often mistaken for house flies.
Delia pluvialis
Delia pluvialis is a species of root-maggot fly in the family Anthomyiidae, described by Malloch in 1918. Like other members of the genus Delia, it is likely associated with soil habitats and root-feeding larval stages, though specific biological details remain poorly documented. The species epithet 'pluvialis' (Latin for 'rainy' or 'of rain') may reflect habitat associations or collection circumstances. Available records are sparse, with only three observations documented in iNaturalist.
Egle ciliata
root-maggot fly
Egle ciliata is a species of root-maggot fly in the family Anthomyiidae. The genus 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.
Eustalomyia
Eustalomyia is a genus of root-maggot flies in the family Anthomyiidae, comprising approximately five described species. The genus is notable for its kleptoparasitic relationship with solitary wasps, particularly those in the family Crabronidae. Adults are typically found near wood harboring wasp nests, where they deposit eggs. The larvae develop within the stored prey provisions of their hosts.
Eustalomyia vittipes
Eustalomyia vittipes is a root-maggot fly in the family Anthomyiidae. The genus Eustalomyia is known for kleptoparasitic associations with wasps, though most literature documents this behavior with solitary wasp species rather than social ones. Records indicate presence in northern Europe, particularly Scandinavia and Denmark.
Eutrichota
root maggot fly
Eutrichota is a genus of true flies in the family Anthomyiidae, established by Kowarz in 1893. Members are commonly referred to as root maggot flies, reflecting their larval association with plant roots. The genus occurs across northern Europe and North America, with over 6,000 observations documented on iNaturalist. Like other anthomyiids, these flies are generally small to medium-sized with dull coloration.
Eutrichota affinis
root-maggot fly
Eutrichota affinis is a species of root-maggot fly in the family Anthomyiidae. The larvae of this group are known as root maggots, developing in soil and feeding on plant roots. Adults are small to medium-sized flies with relatively nondescript morphology typical of anthomyiids. The species has been documented in the northeastern United States.
Eutrichota cylindrica
root-maggot fly
Eutrichota cylindrica is a species of root-maggot fly in the family Anthomyiidae, first described by Stein in 1898. The species belongs to a genus whose larvae are commonly associated with roots of plants, earning the common name '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.
Eutrichota finitima
Eutrichota finitima is a species of root maggot fly in the family Anthomyiidae. It was described by Stein in 1898. The genus Eutrichota comprises flies commonly known as root maggot flies, many of which are associated with soil habitats and plant roots. Specific biological details for E. finitima remain poorly documented in accessible literature.
Eutrichota geomyis
Eutrichota geomyis is a species of root-maggot fly in the family Anthomyiidae, described by Griffiths in 1984. Like other members of this family, the larvae likely develop in soil or decaying organic matter. The species is poorly documented in scientific literature, with limited information available on its biology and ecology.
Eutrichota incompleta
Eutrichota incompleta is a species of root maggot fly in the family Anthomyiidae, a group of small to medium-sized flies commonly associated with soil habitats and plant roots. The species was described by Stein in 1898. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with decaying organic matter or plant root systems, though specific biological details remain poorly documented in accessible literature.
Eutrichota lipsia
root maggot fly
Eutrichota lipsia is a species of root-maggot flies in the family Anthomyiidae. It is a small, inconspicuous dipteran with a documented presence in North America, including observations in the Kansas City region during citizen science events. The species is associated with moist habitats and has been observed near mud puddles.
Eutrichota nigrifemur
A root maggot fly in the family Anthomyiidae. The specific epithet "nigrifemur" (black thigh) refers to a distinctive dark coloration on the femora. The genus Eutrichota includes species associated with decaying organic matter and root-feeding larvae. Observations of this species are sparse, with limited documented occurrences in citizen science databases.
Eutrichota spinosissima
root-maggot fly
Eutrichota spinosissima is a species of root-maggot fly in the family Anthomyiidae, first described by Stein in 1898. The species belongs to a genus of flies whose larvae typically develop in plant roots, soil, or decaying organic matter. Like other anthomyiids, adults are generally small to medium-sized flies with relatively inconspicuous coloration.
Fucellia assimilis
Fucellia assimilis is a species of fly in the family Anthomyiidae, described by Malloch in 1918. The species has been documented as occurring in New England, where it has been observed entering homes in autumn and winter. It belongs to a genus whose members are often associated with coastal and shoreline habitats. Available information on this species is limited, with only six observations recorded on iNaturalist and minimal published biological data.
Fucellia costalis
Fucellia costalis is a species of root-maggot flies in the family Anthomyiidae, described by Stein in 1910. The genus Fucellia comprises flies commonly associated with coastal and intertidal habitats, though specific ecological details for F. costalis remain limited in published literature. As with other anthomyiids, the larvae are likely subterranean and feed on decaying organic matter or plant roots.
Fucellia species-a
Fucellia species-a is a newly described species of shore fly in the family Anthomyiidae. It was described through the Ocean Species Discoveries initiative, which employs a rapid but thorough taxonomic description platform to accelerate the publication of new marine invertebrate species. The species was collected from marine environments, though specific depth and locality details for this particular species are not provided in the available sources.
Hylemya
root-maggot flies
Hylemya is a genus of root-maggot flies in the family Anthomyiidae, containing at least 30 described species. The genus includes several economically significant agricultural pests that attack crop roots and shoots. Species such as Hylemya antiqua (onion maggot), Hylemya brassicae (cabbage root maggot), and Hylemya arambourgi cause damage to cultivated plants including onions, cruciferous vegetables, and cereals. Larvae typically feed below ground on roots or bore into plant shoots, while adults may feed on nectar or other plant exudates.
Hylemya partita
Hylemya partita is a species of root-maggot fly in the family Anthomyiidae, order Diptera. The species was described by Meigen in 1826. As a member of Anthomyiidae, it belongs to a family whose larvae typically develop in plant roots, seeds, or decaying organic matter, though specific life history details for this species remain poorly documented. It is recorded from parts of northern Europe including Norway, Sweden, and Denmark.
Lasiomma
Lasiomma is a genus of flies in the family Anthomyiidae, established by Stein in 1916. Several species are known to be significant pests of cones and seeds of European larch (Larix decidua), causing damage in the natural range of this tree in the French Alps and Italian Piedmont. The genus has been recorded from multiple European countries including France, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Leucophora obtusa
satellite fly
Leucophora obtusa is a satellite fly in the family Anthomyiidae that parasitizes the larvae of Andrena bees. The species is found across Japan, Europe, and North America. It is notoriously difficult to distinguish from other Leucophora species and is characterized by being particularly hairy. The common name "satellite fly" refers to the female's behavior of hovering or "orbiting" around bee nests.
Pegomya
Pegomya is a genus of flies in the family Anthomyiidae comprising diverse species with varied larval feeding strategies. Larvae exhibit leaf mining, stem boring, gall induction, seed feeding, and mycophagy. Several species are economically significant agricultural pests, including those attacking sugar beet, spinach, and cruciferous crops. Some species have been investigated for biological control of invasive plants.
Pegomya atlanis
root-maggot fly
Pegomya atlanis is a species of root-maggot fly in the family Anthomyiidae, described by Huckett in 1939. The species is known to feed on Chenopodium album as a leaf miner. It belongs to a genus whose larvae commonly mine leaves or feed on roots of various plants.
Pegomya carduorum
Pegomya carduorum is a species of root-maggot fly in the family Anthomyiidae, described by Huckett in 1939. The species epithet 'carduorum' suggests an association with thistles (Carduus), though specific host relationships remain poorly documented. Like other Pegomya species, the larvae likely develop as root or stem miners. Adult flies are small, inconspicuous, and rarely encountered except by specialist collectors.
Pegomya depressiventris
Pegomya depressiventris is a species of root-maggot fly in the family Anthomyiidae, described by Zetterstedt in 1845. The species belongs to a genus whose larvae are commonly associated with plant roots, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented. It has been recorded from Sweden and Norway.
Pegomya disticha
Pegomya disticha is a species of fly in the family Anthomyiidae, described by Griffiths in 1983. It belongs to a genus whose larvae are primarily known as leaf-miners of various plant hosts. The species name 'disticha' refers to an arrangement in two opposite rows, though the specific application to this species is not documented in available sources. As with many anthomyiid flies, adults likely resemble small house flies in general appearance.
Pegomya pseudobicolor
Pegomya pseudobicolor is a species of root-maggot fly in the family Anthomyiidae, described by Griffiths in 1982. It belongs to a genus whose larvae are commonly associated with mining or boring into plant roots and stems. The species has been documented through limited observations, with 15 records on iNaturalist. As with other Pegomya species, it likely shares the general ecological habits of the genus, though specific details remain poorly documented.
Pegomya rufescens
Pegomya rufescens is a species of root-maggot fly in the family Anthomyiidae, described by Stein in 1898. The genus Pegomya comprises numerous species whose larvae typically develop in plant tissues, particularly roots and stems. As with many anthomyiid flies, detailed biological studies of this specific species remain limited in published literature.