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Collessomyia
Genus of flies From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Collessomyia is a genus of tephritid or fruit flies in the family Tephritidae. They exhibit behaviors of regular fruit flies, such as feeding on plant material and laying eggs on host plants.[2] Its found in Australia.[3]
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Species
- Collessomyia setiger Hardy & Drew, 1996[1]
Diet
The diet of a Collessomyia primarily consists of plant material. Its larvae will feed on the tissue of its host plant, while adults may feed on nectar or other plant exudates.[2]
References
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