Pegomya geniculata

(Pegomya geniculata)

Description

Pegomya geniculata is a species of flies in the Anthomyiidae family. It has been recorded in the United States (North Carolina), Ireland, and Switzerland. The insect is fungivorous, and uses the fruit bodies of several mushroom species to breed, such as Verpa bohemica.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Diptera
Family:Anthomyiidae
Genus:Pegomya
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