Opomyzidae
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Geomyza apicalis
Geomyza apicalis is a species of fly in the family Opomyzidae, described by Johann Wilhelm Meigen in 1830. This small dipteran belongs to a family commonly known as flat-footed flies, characterized by their distinctive leg structure. The species has been recorded from northern Europe, specifically Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Opomyza germinationis
Opomyza germinationis is a univoltine fly species in the family Opomyzidae. The larva is a stem-boring pest of cereals and grasses, feeding on the central shoot and causing 'dead-heart' symptoms in young plants. Adults emerge in mid-summer and persist until early autumn, with oviposition occurring in September-November. The species has been documented as an agricultural pest in Britain and is present in Scandinavia.