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Drosophila obscura

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Drosophila obscura
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D. obscura

Fallén, 1823
Binomial name
Drosophila obscura
Synonyms

Drosophila obscuroides Pomini, 1940

Drosophila obscura is a very abundant European species of fruit fly from the family Drosophilidae. It has been found in most habitat types with exception of coastal areas and open heathland. Larvae can be found in the sap runs of a number of deciduous trees.[1]

References

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