Bug FAQBrown-striped Litter Fly
Sapromyza neozelandica · Order: Diptera · Family: Lauxaniidae
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Its larvae develop in leaf litter, feeding on moulds.
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How to recognize it
The brown-striped litter fly is scientifically named Sapromyza neozelandica.
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Size
It is a small fly with red eyes.
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Where it lives
It lives in damp, shaded forest or scrub areas, often among leaf litter.
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What it eats
The larvae feed on moulds found in leaf litter.
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Where it comes from
It is endemic to New Zealand.
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Questions people ask
Where is this fly found?
It is native to New Zealand and lives in damp, shaded forest or scrub areas.
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Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sapromyza_neozelandica
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