Psilidae
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Chyliza apicalis
Chyliza apicalis is a species of rust fly in the family Psilidae, first described by Hermann Loew in 1860. The genus Chyliza belongs to the subfamily Chylizinae, a group of small to medium-sized flies characterized by distinctive wing venation and often striking color patterns. Species in this genus are frequently associated with herbaceous plants, though specific ecological details for C. apicalis remain limited in published literature. The species is recognized as valid and accepted in major taxonomic databases including GBIF and Catalogue of Life.
Chyliza erudita
Chyliza erudita is a species of rust fly in the family Psilidae, first described by Melander in 1920. It belongs to the genus Chyliza, a group of small flies commonly associated with plant stems and roots. The species is part of the subfamily Chylizinae within Psilidae. Limited specific ecological data are available for this species.
Chyliza notata
Loxocera collaris
Loxocera collaris is a species of rust fly in the family Psilidae, first described by Loew in 1870. The genus Loxocera is characterized by distinctive head morphology with elongated faces. Like other psilids, this species is associated with plant hosts, though specific biological details remain poorly documented. The species is currently accepted under the name Loxocera collaris, though it was previously classified as Imantimyia collaris.
Loxocera cylindrica
rust fly
Loxocera cylindrica is a species of rust fly in the family Psilidae, first described by Thomas Say in 1823. It is one of the most frequently observed species in its genus, with over 1,100 documented observations on iNaturalist. The species belongs to a family commonly known as rust flies, though specific ecological details for this particular species remain limited in published literature.
Loxocera fumipennis
Loxocera fumipennis is a species of rust fly in the family Psilidae, first described by Coquillett in 1901. The species name 'fumipennis' refers to the smoky or fumose wing coloration characteristic of this group. Rust flies are generally associated with plant stems and roots, though specific biological details for this species remain limited in published literature.
Loxocera ojibwayensis
Loxocera ojibwayensis is a species of rust fly in the family Psilidae, described by Buck in 2006. The species was originally described in the genus Imantimyia but is currently accepted in Loxocera. Very few observations of this species have been documented, with only two records on iNaturalist. The specific epithet references the Ojibway, suggesting a connection to the geographic region associated with this Indigenous group, likely in the Great Lakes area of North America.
Psila atrata
Psila atrata is a species of rust fly in the family Psilidae, described by Melander in 1920. The genus Psila comprises small to medium-sized flies commonly associated with plant roots and decaying organic matter. Species in this family are generally poorly studied, and specific biological details for P. atrata remain largely undocumented in available literature. The species name 'atrata' refers to the dark or black coloration typical of this taxon.
Psila dimidiata
Psila dimidiata is a species of rust fly in the family Psilidae, order Diptera. The species was described by Loew in 1869. As a member of the Psilidae family, it belongs to a group of true flies commonly known as rust flies or carrot flies, many of which are associated with umbelliferous plants. The genus Psila contains multiple species, some of which are agricultural pests.
Psila fallax
Psila fallax is a species of rust fly in the family Psilidae, a group of small to medium-sized flies commonly associated with decomposing organic matter and fungal habitats. The species was originally described as Loxocera fallax by Loew in 1869 before being transferred to the genus Psila. Rust flies in this family are generally poorly studied, and detailed natural history information for most species remains scarce.
Psila lateralis
Psila lateralis is a species of rust fly in the family Psilidae, first described by Loew in 1860. The species belongs to the genus Psila, a group of small flies commonly known as rust flies due to their association with plants. Limited specific information is available regarding the biology and ecology of this particular species.
Psila levis
Psila levis is a species of rust fly in the family Psilidae, described by Loew in 1869. It belongs to the genus Psila, which includes flies commonly known as carrot rust flies or rust flies due to their association with umbelliferous plants. The species is part of the diverse order Diptera and is found in the Holarctic region.
Psila nigricornis
Chrysanthemum Stool Miner
Psila nigricornis is a species of rust fly in the family Psilidae, first described by Johann Wilhelm Meigen in 1826. The species has undergone taxonomic revision, with some sources listing it under the synonym Chamaepsila nigricornis. It is commonly known as the Chrysanthemum Stool Miner, indicating an association with chrysanthemum plants. The species belongs to a family whose larvae are typically internal feeders in plant stems and roots.