Coenosia agromyzina

Coenosia agromyzina is a species of fly in the family Muscidae.

Distribution
This common species can be found in the Palearctic realm.

Description
Coenosia agromyzina can reach a length of 2 - 3.5 mm. The thorax and abdomen show a brownish-black coloration. The antennae are black and rather elongated. Also palps are black. The legs are black. The wings are slightly brown-gray tinted. The main vein running along the leading edge of the wings ends at the cubital vein.

Biology
Adults fly from May to October preying on small chironomids, honeydew and Hedera flowers. Larvae of these flies can be found in March feeding on tiny earthworms (Oligochaeta).