Campiglossa loewiana

(Campiglossa loewiana)

Description

Campiglossa loewiana is a species of flies in the family Tephritidae , the gall flies. It is found in the Palearctic . The larvae feed in flower heads of Solidago virgaurea and Aster amellus.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Insecta

Order:Diptera

Family:Tephritidae

Genus:Campiglossa

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