Phytalmia Explained

Phytalmia is a genus of tephritid or fruit flies in the family Tephritidae.^{[1] [2] [3]} The males of some species are noted for their hornlike projections on their heads, which are used for fighting.

Species

• Phytalmia alcicornis
• Phytalmia antilocapra
• Phytalmia biarmata
• Phytalmia cervicornis
• Phytalmia megalotis
• Phytalmia mouldsi
• Phytalmia robertsi

Notes and References

1. Web site: ITIS Standard Report - Error.
2. Web site: Phytalmia - Nomen.at - animals and plants.
3. Web site: Search.