Psilidae
Encyclopedia
Psilidae is family of two-winged flies
. Commonly called the rust flies, there are at least 38 species in 4 genera. The Carrot fly
(Chamaepsila rosae) is a member of this group.
Insecta Britannica Diptera.
Diptera
Diptera , or true flies, is the order of insects possessing only a single pair of wings on the mesothorax; the metathorax bears a pair of drumstick like structures called the halteres, the remnants of the hind wings. It is a large order, containing an estimated 240,000 species, although under half...
. Commonly called the rust flies, there are at least 38 species in 4 genera. The Carrot fly
Carrot fly
The carrot fly is a pest of gardens and farms, and mainly affects the crop of carrots, but can also attack parsnips, parsley and celery.It is a member of the family Psilidae .-Larvae:...
(Chamaepsila rosae) is a member of this group.
Family Description
See http://delta-intkey.com/britin/dip/www/psilidae.htm Description and plates from Francis Walker'sFrancis Walker (entomologist)
Francis Walker was an English entomologist. He was one of the most prolific authors in entomology, and stirred controversy during his later life as his publications resulted in a huge number of junior synonyms....
Insecta Britannica Diptera.
Species Distribution
- Western Palaearctic (including Russia,Turkey)