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A Helina evecta in Montgomery Co., Maryland (5/19/2018). Determined by Dr. Nikita Vikhrev/Diptera.info.
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Helina evecta | |
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Helina evecta female | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Diptera |
Family: | Muscidae |
Tribe: | Phaoniini |
Genus: | Helina |
Species: | H. evecta
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Helina evecta | |
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Helina evecta is a fly from the family Muscidae.[2][3]
Biology
[edit]larvae are found in humus soil and moss. Adults are found feeding on Salix and Tussilago in spring.[3]
Distribution
[edit]Most of Europe, extending into Asia as far as India. North Africa, and Northern South America.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.