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Ophiomyia maura

Ophiomyia maura

Ophiomyia maura is a special type of fly that loves to hang around plants. They are small and can be found buzzing in gardens, making them fun to spot!

Lebensraum: Gardens

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The Ophiomyia maura is a small, shiny black fly, typically measuring a few millimeters in length. Its body often exhibits a distinct metallic sheen under light, contrasting with its clear, delicate wings. This tiny insect is notable for its uniform dark coloration, making it look like a flying speck of polished coal.

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Ophiomyia maura

Kategorie

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

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Interessante Fakten

Adult flies are so small, you might need a magnifying glass to spot them!

The tiny larvae live inside leaves, munching tunnels from the inside out!

Their black bodies often reflect light, giving them a subtle shimmer!

They prefer thistle plants, making them a specific plant detective!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Leaf Tunnel Architect

Ophiomyia maura larvae can tunnel intricate paths inside plant leaves because their specialized mouthparts help them eat plant tissue while staying hidden.

Fähigkeit

Host Plant Navigator

Ophiomyia maura adults can locate specific thistle plants because they use chemical cues to identify suitable leaves for their eggs.

Fähigkeit

Hidden Herbivore

Ophiomyia maura larvae can feed undetected inside plant leaves because this behavior protects them from many predators.

Maße und Details

Flügelspannweite
3-6 mm
Größe
1.5-3 mm
Lebenserwartung
20-40 Tage
Anzahl der Beine
6

Ernährung und Fütterung

Young Ophiomyia maura eat plant leaves from the inside, while adults sip sweet plant juices.

Altersunterschiede: Larvae consume plant tissue within leaves, while adults feed on nectar and plant sap.

Hauptnahrung

  • Thistle leaves
  • Nectar
  • Honeydew
  • Cirsium arvense
  • Carduus nutans

Nahrungssuche

  • Foraging

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eats

Creeping Thistle

Cirsium arvense

larvae feed on the leaves of this plant.

eats

Nodding Thistle

Carduus nutans

larvae create mines within the leaves.

eaten by

Parasitic Wasp

Opius monilicornis

wasps lay eggs inside Ophiomyia maura larvae.

eaten by

Black-capped Chickadee

Poecile atricapillus

birds may pick larvae from mined leaves.

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Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Be gentle and watch where you step to protect tiny insects like flies.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das flügelspannweite von Ophiomyia maura?

3-6 mm

Was ist der/die/das größe von Ophiomyia maura?

1.5-3 mm

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Ophiomyia maura?

20-40 Tage

Was frisst Ophiomyia maura?

Young Ophiomyia maura eat plant leaves from the inside, while adults sip sweet plant juices.

Wo findet man Ophiomyia maura normalerweise?

Gardens

Wie jagt Ophiomyia maura?

Foraging

Was ist der/die/das anzahl der Beine von Ophiomyia maura?

6

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