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Root-maggot Fly

Hylemya alcathoe

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Field Notes

Description:

Small gray fly with bristles. Large red eyes. Relatively narrow when viewed from above compared to house flies.

Habitat:

I found this fly at the edge of the woods. Males often perch on leaves to mate with females that are passing by.

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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Minnesota Wildlife (Animals)

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PublishedMay 31, 2011

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