Species: Root-maggot fly - unnamed 1 (Anthomyia sp.)
Family: Root-maggot flies (ANTHOMYIIDAE)
Category: Insects (Other)
Location: Widespread
A. Insects (Other)
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B. Root-maggot flies (ANTHOMYIIDAE)
Root Maggot Flies are flies that deposit their larvae in the stems and roots of various plants. They resemble small houseflies, often with grey and black bodies.
C. Root-maggot fly - unnamed 1 (Anthomyia sp.)
This Root Maggot Fly will be either Anthomyia procellaris or Anthomyia pluvialis. Microscopic analysis is required to tell the difference.
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Anthomyia sp.
This Root Maggot Fly will be either Anthomyia procellaris or Anthomyia pluvialis. Microscopic analysis is required to tell the difference.
