Leaf-mining-flies
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Scaptomyza terminalis
Scaptomyza terminalis is a small fly species in the family Drosophilidae, described by Loew in 1863. The genus Scaptomyza includes both microbial-feeding and herbivorous species, with some members having evolved leaf-mining habits. This species is part of a genus that has undergone evolutionary transitions to herbivory, making it relevant for studies of dietary adaptation in insects. Documentation for this specific species is limited, with only two observations recorded in iNaturalist as of the available data.