Plioreocepta poeciloptera

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Plioreocepta poeciloptera (Schrank, 1776) - (asparagus fly)

The fruit fly is found in Europe. The larvae feed inside of asparagus shoots.

Synonyms:
Platyparea poeciloptera

Vernacular names
• Deutsch:	Grosse Spargelfliege
• English:	asparagus fly
• Español:	mosca del espárrago
• Français:	mouche de l'asperge