Milichiidae (Milichiid Flies)
These are small, often tiny, blackish flies, whose larvae breed in dung, or scavenge in burrows and nests. The adults visit flowers with exposed nectaries, but they are rarely important pollinators, except when very numerous.
These are small, often tiny, blackish flies, whose larvae breed in dung, or scavenge in burrows and nests. The adults visit flowers with exposed nectaries, but they are rarely important pollinators, except when very numerous.
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Hilty, J. Editor. 2012. Insect Visitors of Illinois Wildflowers. World Wide Web electronic publication. illinoiswildflowers.info, version (11/2012)
See: Abbreviations for Insect Activities, Abbreviations for Scientific Observers, References for behavioral observations
