Prochyliza xanthostoma
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prochyliza-xanthostoma-236-5198235
title:
Prochyliza xanthostoma
text:
Prochyliza xanthostoma, the waltzing fly, is a species of carrion-feeding cheese skipper, insects in the family Piophilidae and the order Diptera. P. xanthostoma is a member of the genus Prochyliza, which contains eleven species. The adult flies are found through North America and are brown-bodied, with orange and black coloring. Mating occurs on animal carcasses and male perform mating rituals; females engage in ejaculate feeding. The waltzing fly is known for its exaggerated sexual dimorphism
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encyclopedia
description:
Species of fly
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prochyliza_xanthostoma
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date modified:
2024-01-15T14:28:07Z
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13
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