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Coremacera marginata
Species of fly From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Coremacera marginata is a species of fly in the family Sciomyzidae, the marsh flies or snail-killing flies.
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Subspecies
Subspecies include:[1]
- Coremacera marginata var. marginata (Fabricius, 1775)
- Coremacera marginata var. pontica Elberg, 1968
Distribution and habitat
This species occurs in most of Europe and in the Near East.[2] These flies can be encountered in grasslands and woodlands,
Description
The adults of Coremacera marginata grow up to 7–10 millimetres (0.28–0.39 in) long. These flies have a slender, dark greyish body. The prominent eyes are reddish. The brown-yellowish antennae are forward-pointing, with a hairy 3rd segment and a whitish arista. The dark grey wings are mottled with greyish spots.[3][4]
Biology
Adults feed on nectar or sipping dew. Larvae prey on several terrestrial genera of snails.[5]
Gallery
- Coremacera marginata in copula, Hesse, Germany
Side view
Head with hairy terminal antennae
References
External links
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