Fern-associate
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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.