Black-horned Gem Fly
species of family “Soldier Flies“
1 species
This species is a small insect, measuring around 4.5 to 5.5 mm in length, with black antennae and predominantly black legs. The males have black pubescence on the middle part of the mesonotum and abdomen. It is found in various habitats including deciduous woodland edges, wooded areas, hedgerows, gardens, and parks. The flight period for this species is from March to September. The larvae have been discovered in soil, decomposing grass and leaves, and compost. Its distribution ranges from Russia, Siberia, and Central Asia to Mongolia, Western Europe, the United States, and Canada.
Description#
A small species (Body 4.5 to 5.5.mm. long) Antennae black. Legs predominantly black. Pubescence in middle part of mesonotum and on abdomen black in male.
Biology#
The flight period is March to September. Habitats are deciduous woodland edges, wooded areas, hedgerows, gardens, and parks. Larvae have been found in soil, decomposing grass and leaves, and compost.
Distribution#
Russia, Siberia, Central Asia, Mongolia, Western Europe, United States, and Canada.
== References ==
This species is a small insect, measuring around 4.5 to 5.5 mm in length, with black antennae and predominantly black legs. The males have black pubescence on the middle part of the mesonotum and abdomen. It is found in various habitats including deciduous woodland edges, wooded areas, hedgerows, gardens, and parks. The flight period for this species is from March to September. The larvae have been discovered in soil, decomposing grass and leaves, and compost. Its distribution ranges from Russia, Siberia, and Central Asia to Mongolia, Western Europe, the United States, and Canada.
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