Biology:Drosophila tristis

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Short description: Species of fly


Drosophila tristis
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Drosophila tristis Netherlands
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D. tristis

Fallén, 1823
Binomial name
Drosophila tristis

Drosophila tristis is a relatively uncommon European species of fruit flies from the family Drosophilidae. It is associated with deciduous woodland. Adults have been observed feeding on tree sap runs. Adults are in flight from April to November, being most abundant in June to August.[1]

References

  1. Shorrocks, B. (1972). Invertebrate types: Drosophila.. London: Ginn & Co.. pp. 144 pp. ISBN 0-08-025941-3. 

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