Rust-flies
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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.
Psilidae
rust flies
Psilidae is a family of small to medium-sized flies commonly called rust flies, with at least 38 species in four genera. The family is well represented in temperate zones and is found mainly in the Holarctic region. The carrot fly (Chamaepsila rosae) is the most economically significant member, a major agricultural pest of carrots and related crops. Larvae are phytophagous, feeding in stems, tubers, or roots of nonwoody plants.