Eutrichota lipsia
This record describes Eutrichota lipsia (species). Recorded family: Anthomyiidae. Recorded order: Diptera.
Identification and Appearance
Antennal articles 1-2 opaque yellow, thorax finely dusted and shining, mid femora without distal anteroventral setae.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Diptera (Flies)
- Superfamily
- Muscoidea
- Family
- Anthomyiidae (Root-Maggot Flies)
- Subfamily
- Pegomyinae
- Genus
- Eutrichota
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Rodent burrows, including groundhogs, like many Eutrichota
Geographic Range
Canada and northeastern USA. One of the most common Eutrichota in the East.
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Diptera, the group containing Eutrichota lipsia. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Diptera includes over 150,000 described species of flies, mosquitoes, and midges. Mosquitoes are the deadliest animal on Earth (CDC). Malaria alone causes ~249 million cases and over 608,000 deaths annually, mostly children under 5 (WHO). Vector-borne diseases account for over 17% of all infectious diseases, causing 700,000+ deaths per year.
Ecological role of the group
Despite their disease impact, flies are critical decomposers and pollinators. Hoverflies alone pollinate hundreds of crop and wildflower species. Flies are also the primary food source for many birds, bats, and fish. Forensic entomology relies heavily on fly species for crime scene analysis.
Economic and practical significance of the group
In the U.S., vector-borne disease cases tripled between 2004-2016, with over 640,000 cases reported in that period (CDC). Tickborne diseases doubled from 22,000 to 48,000 annual reports. Globally, mosquito-borne diseases cost billions in healthcare and lost productivity.
Recorded sources for this group: WHO, CDC, PNAS. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Eutrichota lipsia (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by John F. Carr; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset , Bbarnd , Arturo Santos
Frequently Asked Questions About Eutrichota lipsia
What is Eutrichota lipsia?
Eutrichota lipsia is a species in the family Anthomyiidae, within the order Diptera.
How do you identify Eutrichota lipsia?
Antennal articles 1-2 opaque yellow, thorax finely dusted and shining, mid femora without distal anteroventral setae.
Where is Eutrichota lipsia found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Rodent burrows, including groundhogs, like many Eutrichota |
| Range | Canada and northeastern USA. One of the most common Eutrichota in the East. |