Helina evecta Harris, 1780
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Helina evecta
Helina evecta female
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Family: Muscidae
Tribe: Phaoniini
Genus: Helina
Species:
H. evecta
Binomial name
Helina evecta
(Harris, 1780)[1]
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A male Helina evecta

Helina evecta is a fly from the family Muscidae.[2][3]

Biology

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larvae are found in humus soil and moss. Adults are found feeding on Salix and Tussilago in spring.[3]

Distribution

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Most of Europe, extending into Asia as far as India. North Africa, and Northern South America.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b Harris, M. (1780). An exposition of English insects. Vol. Decads III, IV. London: Robson Co. pp. 73–99, 100–138, pls. 21-30, 31–40. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
  2. ^ D'Assis Fonseca, E.C.M. (1968). Diptera Cyclorrhapha Calyptrata: Muscidae. Handbooks for the Identification of British Insects. Vol. 10. London.: Royal Entomological Society of London. pp. 118pp.
  3. ^ a b c Gregor, F.; Rozkosny, R.; Bartak, M.; Vanhara, J. (2002). The Muscidae (Diptera) of Central Europe. Scientiarum Naturalium Universitatis Masarykianae Brunensis. Vol. 107. Masaryk.: Masaryk University. pp. 280pp.