Anthomyia is a genus of fly in the family Anthomyiidae. They look rather like small houseflies, but commonly have conspicuous black-and-white patterning. This appears to be a mild form of aposematic coloration, though they do not appear to be distasteful unless they have eaten something offensive to the predator and have loaded their guts with it....
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A genus of muscoid flies similar in appearance to the common housefly. ... Origin: G. Anthos, flower, + myia, fly ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: an-thō-mī′yă Definitions: 1. A genus of muscoid flies similar in appearance to the common housefly.
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