Root-feeding-fly
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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.