探検昆虫

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!

生息地: Gardens

外見

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.

AnimaliaArthropodaInsectaDipteraAgromyzidaeOphiomyia
Ophiomyia maura
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Ophiomyia maura

カテゴリ

昆虫

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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おもしろい事実

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!

特殊能力

能力

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.

能力

Host Plant Navigator

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

能力

Hidden Herbivore

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

サイズと詳細

翼開長
3-6 mm
サイズ
1.5-3 mm
寿命
20-40 日
脚の数
6

食性と食事

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

年齢による違い: Larvae consume plant tissue within leaves, while adults feed on nectar and plant sap.

主な食物

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

採餌方法

  • Foraging

生態系とのつながり

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.

特徴

別名

まだ別名はありません。

コレクション

安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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

よくある質問

Ophiomyia mauraの翼開長は何ですか?

3-6 mm

Ophiomyia mauraのサイズは何ですか?

1.5-3 mm

Ophiomyia mauraの寿命は何ですか?

20-40 日

Ophiomyia mauraは何を食べますか?

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

Ophiomyia mauraは通常どこに生息していますか?

Gardens

Ophiomyia mauraはどのように狩りをしますか?

Foraging

Ophiomyia mauraの脚の数は何ですか?

6

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