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Habitat
Adults: terrestrial
Immatures: terrestrial
Feeding Habits
Adults: nectar and pollen feeding
Immatures: phytophagous
Size: 2 to 12 mm
Flight : strong flier
North American
Species: 600
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Diptera Anthomyiidae
Anthomyiid flies or root-maggot flies
Front Wings: membranous
Hind Wings: reduced to halteres
Mouthparts: sponging
Antenna Length: shorter than body
Antenna Shape: straight
Front Legs: unmodified
Hind Legs: unmodified
Special Characteristics:
The anthomyiidae are small to medium sized flies, usually yellow, brown, gray or blackish. They have a well developed calypter at the base of each wing, and resemble muscid flies but are more slender. The wings are sometimes clouded with gray or brown. The legs are yellowish to black.
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