Root-maggot-flies
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Alliopsis
Alliopsis is a genus of root-maggot flies in the family Anthomyiidae, established by Schnabl and Dziedzicki in 1911. The genus contains at least 70 described species, though species-level taxonomy remains incompletely resolved. Members of this genus are small to medium-sized flies associated with soil and root habitats. The genus has been documented across northern Europe.
Hylemya
root-maggot flies
Hylemya is a genus of root-maggot flies in the family Anthomyiidae, containing at least 30 described species. The genus includes several economically significant agricultural pests that attack crop roots and shoots. Species such as Hylemya antiqua (onion maggot), Hylemya brassicae (cabbage root maggot), and Hylemya arambourgi cause damage to cultivated plants including onions, cruciferous vegetables, and cereals. Larvae typically feed below ground on roots or bore into plant shoots, while adults may feed on nectar or other plant exudates.