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  2. Protopiophila litigata - Wikipedia

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    The antler fly breeds on discarded antlers of moose and other deer. [4] As adaptations to such a scarce and scattered resource, they have several unusual behaviour patterns. For one thing, the males are astonishingly bellicose; the specific epithet litigata reflects the fact — in context it means "aggressive", as in the English word "litigious".

  3. Phytalmia mouldsi - Wikipedia

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    It is hypothesized that antlers in flies evolved several times because the antlers serve different purposes in other antlered fly species. Other species use antlers to push or prod their opponent whereas the P. mouldsi uses them only to size-up their opponent. [2] In fact, P. mouldsi has the least complex antlers of the Phytalmiinae subfamily. [4]

  4. Piophilidae - Wikipedia

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    The tiny piophilid species Protopiophila litigata, commonly known as the antler fly, [7] breeds on discarded antlers of moose and other deer. On discarded antlers, the males form complex, highly structured aggregations in which a great deal of territorial competition occurs. In prime areas of the antler, near oviposition sites (cracks in the ...

  5. These Pictures Will Help You ID the Most Common Bug ... - AOL

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    Fly Bites What it looks like: There are a few major fly species that bother people in the United States, including deer, horse, stable, and black flies. Bites vary by species and person, but they ...

  6. This Texas fly can bite, leaving irritated skin. It loves the ...

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  7. These 34 creatures were recently discovered as new species ...

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    NO. 6: ‘LARGE’ CREATURE — WITH ‘LONG’ FINGERS AND RED EYES — DISCOVERED AS NEW SPECIES. Photos show the scaly animal found in a rocky forest of India. | Published June 17, 2024 | Read ...

  8. Phytalmia alcicornis - Wikipedia

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    Phytalmia alcicornis also known as moose fly or antler fly, is a species of fruit flies in the genus Phytalmia. This species is native to Papua New Guinea. [1]

  9. Pallopteridae - Wikipedia

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    Toxonevra jucunda Palloptera ustulata. Pallopteridae is a family of flies.The various species are collectively called flutter-wing flies, trembling-wing, or waving-wing flies, because of the striking vibration of the wings in many species.