Hawaiian Insects

Scaptomyza (Elmomyza) sp., on fruit of Pisonia umbellifera. Central Kaluaa Gulch 1. This undescribed species breeds on the fruits of Pisonia spp. (papala kepau). The larvae crawl on or even through the sticky resin and feed on it, apparently mostly able to avoid getting stuck as adults.

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Friday 1 November 2013

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Sunday 24 January 2016

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Diptera, Drosophilidae, Elmomyza, Hawaiian native arthropods, Honouliuli FR, Kaluaa Gulch, Oahu, Scaptomyza, Waianae Range

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