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Order: Diptera (true flies)

Adult

One pair of wings, hind wings reduced to knob-like organs

Immature

Flies undergo a complete metamorphosis. The larvae, however, are commonly referred to as maggots. Most maggots are white and translucent when newly hatched, they have a segmented body, and no legs.


PictureScientific nameCommon nameDescription
Delia sp.MaggotsLarvae feed in host plant roots. They are creamy-white maggots. Fully grown larvae can be up to 10 mm in length.
PictureScientific nameCommon nameDescription