Eutrichota nigrifemur
This record describes Eutrichota nigrifemur (species). Recorded family: Anthomyiidae. Recorded order: Diptera.
Identification and Appearance
Antennal scape and pedicel infuscated, thorax densely gray-dusted, notopleura not clothed with setulae except for the large 2 setae, prealar long, mid femora without a distal av, fore tibia with or without an apical pd, wings with varying degrees of clouding on the crossveins, with costal spinules all shorter than width of costa except for the strongly developed pair before the subcostal break.
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
Geographic Range
Widespread in the West
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Named after the black femora of the type specimens. In fact leg color is variable.
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Diptera, the group containing Eutrichota nigrifemur. 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 nigrifemur (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by John F. Carr; Additional contributions by Arturo Santos
Frequently Asked Questions About Eutrichota nigrifemur
What is Eutrichota nigrifemur?
Eutrichota nigrifemur is a species in the family Anthomyiidae, within the order Diptera.
How do you identify Eutrichota nigrifemur?
Antennal scape and pedicel infuscated, thorax densely gray-dusted, notopleura not clothed with setulae except for the large 2 setae, prealar long, mid femora without a distal av, fore tibia with or without an apical pd, wings with varying degrees of clouding on the crossveins, with costal spinules all shorter than width of costa except for the strongly developed pair before the subcostal break.
Where is Eutrichota nigrifemur found?
Range: Widespread in the West