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carrot rust fly

insect
Also known as: Chamaepsila rosae, Psila rosae
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The carrot rust fly (Psila rosae) is a small, slender, brownish insect belonging to the order Diptera. Its larvae are known to feed on plants and can be considered garden pests. Specifically, the carrot rust fly's larvae burrow into the roots of carrots, causing damage. This pest can also affect celery and other related plants.12

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