Coenosia agromyzina (Fallen 1825)

Coenosia agromyzina is a species of fly in the family Muscidae.^[1][2]

Distribution

This common species can be found in the Palearctic realm .^{[3] [4]}

Description

Coenosia agromyzina can reach a length of 2–3.5 millimetres (0.079–0.138 in).^[5] The thorax and abdomen show a brownish-black coloration. The antennae are black and rather elongated. Also palps are black. The legs are black. The wings are slightly brown-gray tinted. The main vein running along the leading edge of the wings ends at the cubital vein.^[4][5]

Biology

Adults fly from May to October preying on small chironomids, honeydew and Hedera flowers. Larvae of these flies can be found in March feeding on tiny earthworms (Oligochaeta).^[6][7]

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  Mounted specimen

References

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