Drosophila tristis
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| Drosophila tristis | |
|---|---|
| Drosophila tristis Netherlands | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Diptera |
| Family: | Drosophilidae |
| Genus: | Drosophila |
| Subgenus: | Sophophora |
| Species group: | Drosophila obscura species group |
| Species: | D. tristis |
| Binomial name | |
| Drosophila tristis Fallén, 1823 | |
Drosophila tristis is a relatively uncommon European species of fruit flies from the family Drosophilidae. It is associated with deciduous woodland. Adults have been observed feeding on tree sap runs. Adults are in flight from April to November, being most abundant in June to August.[1]