Root-maggot-fly
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Anthomyia obscuripennis
Anthomyia obscuripennis is a species of root-maggot fly in the family Anthomyiidae, described by Bigot in 1886. It is recorded from the United States. As a member of Anthomyiidae, it likely develops in association with decaying organic matter or plant roots, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Anthomyia ochripes
Anthomyia ochripes is a species of root-maggot fly in the family Anthomyiidae, first described by Thomson in 1869. The species belongs to a genus whose larvae are commonly associated with decaying organic matter and plant roots. Adults are small to medium-sized flies with the general morphology characteristic of anthomyiid flies.
Chirosia filicis
root-maggot fly
Chirosia filicis is a species of root-maggot fly in the family Anthomyiidae, described by Huckett in 1949. The species belongs to a genus whose larvae are associated with ferns and other plants. It has been recorded in the northeastern United States, particularly Vermont.
Chirosia spinosissima
Chirosia spinosissima is a species of root-maggot fly in the family Anthomyiidae, described by Malloch in 1919. Members of this genus are generally associated with ferns, with larvae typically developing in decaying fronds or rhizomes. The specific epithet 'spinosissima' suggests a heavily spined morphology, likely referring to distinctive bristle arrangements on the body. As with many anthomyiid species, detailed biological information remains limited in published literature.
Delia pluvialis
Delia pluvialis is a species of root-maggot fly in the family Anthomyiidae, described by Malloch in 1918. Like other members of the genus Delia, it is likely associated with soil habitats and root-feeding larval stages, though specific biological details remain poorly documented. The species epithet 'pluvialis' (Latin for 'rainy' or 'of rain') may reflect habitat associations or collection circumstances. Available records are sparse, with only three observations documented in iNaturalist.
Egle ciliata
root-maggot fly
Egle ciliata is a species of root-maggot fly in the family Anthomyiidae. The genus Egle belongs to this family of true flies, whose larvae are commonly associated with plant roots and organic matter in soil. Anthomyiidae is a large family within the order Diptera, though specific ecological details for this particular species remain poorly documented in available literature.
Eutrichota
root maggot fly
Eutrichota is a genus of true flies in the family Anthomyiidae, established by Kowarz in 1893. Members are commonly referred to as root maggot flies, reflecting their larval association with plant roots. The genus occurs across northern Europe and North America, with over 6,000 observations documented on iNaturalist. Like other anthomyiids, these flies are generally small to medium-sized with dull coloration.
Eutrichota cylindrica
root-maggot fly
Eutrichota cylindrica is a species of root-maggot fly in the family Anthomyiidae, first described by Stein in 1898. The species belongs to a genus whose larvae are commonly associated with roots of plants, earning the common name 'root-maggot flies.' Like other members of Anthomyiidae, it is likely a decomposer or plant-associated species, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented. The species has been recorded in limited numbers on citizen science platforms.
Eutrichota finitima
Eutrichota finitima is a species of root maggot fly in the family Anthomyiidae. It was described by Stein in 1898. The genus Eutrichota comprises flies commonly known as root maggot flies, many of which are associated with soil habitats and plant roots. Specific biological details for E. finitima remain poorly documented in accessible literature.
Eutrichota fuscipes
Root maggot fly
Eutrichota fuscipes is a species of root maggot fly in the family Anthomyiidae, described by Malloch in 1920. The genus Eutrichota belongs to a group of flies commonly associated with root-feeding larvae that can be agricultural pests. This species is part of a diverse family of calyptrate flies that are ecologically significant as decomposers and, in some cases, plant pests.
Eutrichota geomyis
Eutrichota geomyis is a species of root-maggot fly in the family Anthomyiidae, described by Griffiths in 1984. Like other members of this family, the larvae likely develop in soil or decaying organic matter. The species is poorly documented in scientific literature, with limited information available on its biology and ecology.
Eutrichota impolita
Eutrichota impolita is a species of root maggot fly in the family Anthomyiidae, described by Huckett in 1951. Members of this genus are commonly associated with soil habitats and are known for their larvae feeding on plant roots. The species is part of a diverse group of flies often encountered in urban and natural environments during spring surveys.
Eutrichota incompleta
Eutrichota incompleta is a species of root maggot fly in the family Anthomyiidae, a group of small to medium-sized flies commonly associated with soil habitats and plant roots. The species was described by Stein in 1898. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with decaying organic matter or plant root systems, though specific biological details remain poorly documented in accessible literature.
Eutrichota lipsia
root maggot fly
Eutrichota lipsia is a species of root-maggot flies in the family Anthomyiidae. It is a small, inconspicuous dipteran with a documented presence in North America, including observations in the Kansas City region during citizen science events. The species is associated with moist habitats and has been observed near mud puddles.
Eutrichota nigrifemur
A root maggot fly in the family Anthomyiidae. The specific epithet "nigrifemur" (black thigh) refers to a distinctive dark coloration on the femora. The genus Eutrichota includes species associated with decaying organic matter and root-feeding larvae. Observations of this species are sparse, with limited documented occurrences in citizen science databases.
Eutrichota spinosissima
root-maggot fly
Eutrichota spinosissima is a species of root-maggot fly in the family Anthomyiidae, first described by Stein in 1898. The species belongs to a genus of flies whose larvae typically develop in plant roots, soil, or decaying organic matter. Like other anthomyiids, adults are generally small to medium-sized flies with relatively inconspicuous coloration.
Fucellia costalis
Fucellia costalis is a species of root-maggot flies in the family Anthomyiidae, described by Stein in 1910. The genus Fucellia comprises flies commonly associated with coastal and intertidal habitats, though specific ecological details for F. costalis remain limited in published literature. As with other anthomyiids, the larvae are likely subterranean and feed on decaying organic matter or plant roots.
Hylemya partita
Hylemya partita is a species of root-maggot fly in the family Anthomyiidae, order Diptera. The species was described by Meigen in 1826. As a member of Anthomyiidae, it belongs to a family whose larvae typically develop in plant roots, seeds, or decaying organic matter, though specific life history details for this species remain poorly documented. It is recorded from parts of northern Europe including Norway, Sweden, and Denmark.
Pegomya carduorum
Pegomya carduorum is a species of root-maggot fly in the family Anthomyiidae, described by Huckett in 1939. The species epithet 'carduorum' suggests an association with thistles (Carduus), though specific host relationships remain poorly documented. Like other Pegomya species, the larvae likely develop as root or stem miners. Adult flies are small, inconspicuous, and rarely encountered except by specialist collectors.
Pegomya depressiventris
Pegomya depressiventris is a species of root-maggot fly in the family Anthomyiidae, described by Zetterstedt in 1845. The species belongs to a genus whose larvae are commonly associated with plant roots, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented. It has been recorded from Sweden and Norway.
Pegomya pseudobicolor
Pegomya pseudobicolor is a species of root-maggot fly in the family Anthomyiidae, described by Griffiths in 1982. It belongs to a genus whose larvae are commonly associated with mining or boring into plant roots and stems. The species has been documented through limited observations, with 15 records on iNaturalist. As with other Pegomya species, it likely shares the general ecological habits of the genus, though specific details remain poorly documented.
Pegomya rufescens
Pegomya rufescens is a species of root-maggot fly in the family Anthomyiidae, described by Stein in 1898. The genus Pegomya comprises numerous species whose larvae typically develop in plant tissues, particularly roots and stems. As with many anthomyiid flies, detailed biological studies of this specific species remain limited in published literature.