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Arthropods Daily – Issue No. 179 No. 179 |

Pegomya
Pegomya (Pegomya) – genus of family “Root-maggot Flies“

Pegomya is a genus of flies within the family Anthomyiidae. Some species are considered pests due to their leafmining larvae. Species include:

Ancestry Graph

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This is not intended to be a dry lexicon. Personal stories and sensitive articles form the framework for our pictures: „“Yuck,” said the poodle – A lesser housefly in the dog salon“ We really ought to talk about the value of every living being.

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“Yuck,” said the poodle – A lesser housefly in the dog salon

„Pegomya“ also appeared in the following editions of Arthropods Daily