Helina evecta
| Helina evecta | |
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| Helina evecta female | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Diptera |
| Family: | Muscidae |
| Genus: | Helina |
| Species: | H. evecta |
| Binomial name | |
| Helina evecta (Harris, 1780) | |
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A male Helina evecta
Helina evecta is a fly from the family Muscidae.[1][2]
Biology
larvae are found in humus soil and moss. Adults are found feeding on Salix and Tussilago in spring.[2]
Distribution
Most of Europe, extending into Asia as far as India. North Africa, and Northern South America.[2]
References
- ↑ D'Assis Fonseca, E.C.M (1968). Diptera Cyclorrhapha Calyptrata: Muscidae. Handbooks for the Identification of British Insects 10. London.: Royal Entomological Society of London. pp. 118pp.
- 1 2 3 Gregor, F.; Rozkosny, R.; Bartak, M.; Vanhara, J. (2002). The Muscidae (Diptera) of Central Europe. Scientiarum Naturalium Universitatis Masarykianae Brunensis 107. Masaryk.: Masaryk University. pp. 280pp.
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