Anthomyia

/ænˈθɑːmiːə/ noun

A genus of small flies that are commonly found in flowers and are often attracted to decaying plant material.

From Greek 'anthos' (flower) and 'myia' (fly), literally meaning 'flower fly,' named because they are frequently observed visiting flowers.

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