Anthomyiidae

/ˌænθoʊmiːˈaɪɪdiː/ noun

Definition

The family of small flies that includes flower flies and root maggot flies, commonly found in gardens and agricultural areas.

Etymology

Derived from the genus Anthomyia with the standard family suffix -idae, indicating a taxonomic family of organisms.

Kelly Says

This family contains both helpful pollinators and destructive pests — the same family can include flies that help gardens thrive and ones that destroy crops, showing nature's complexity.

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