Seedcorn Maggot

Delia platura, also referred to as the seedcorn maggot and bean seed fly, is a member of the Anthomyiidae family within the order Diptera and the genus Delia. During its adult stage, it is hard to distinguish from similar fly species because it has a thin body, long legs, and transparent wings. It inhabits numerous regions globally, and is known to be an agricultural pest, especially during its larval stage, causing substantial crop damage worldwide. During the larval phase, Delia platura damages crops at its beginning stages as a seed or seedling. This damage leads to an unsuccessful sprouting and, therefore, a decrease in crop production.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Seedcorn Maggot being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Fannia canicularis
• Adia cinerella
• Lispe tentaculata
• Coenosia attenuata
• Hydrophoria lancifer

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Insecta

Order

Diptera

Family

Anthomyiidae

Genus

Delia

Species

Delia platura

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