Argyra calcitrans
Loew, 1861
Argyra calcitrans is a of long-legged fly in the Dolichopodidae, first described by Loew in 1861. Members of the Argyra are typically small to medium-sized flies characterized by their metallic coloration and elongated legs. The specific epithet 'calcitrans' is shared with the stable fly (Stomoxys calcitrans), but these are unrelated species in different families. As a dolichopodid, this species likely inhabits moist environments near water or vegetation where these predatory flies hunt small .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Argyra calcitrans: //ˈɑːr.dʒɪ.rə kælˈsɪ.trænz//
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Similar Taxa
- Stomoxys calcitransShares the specific epithet 'calcitrans' but belongs to Muscidae (house flies and stable flies), not Dolichopodidae. Stomoxys calcitrans is a significant livestock pest with for blood-feeding, while Argyra calcitrans is a predatory long-legged fly.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- Catalogue of Life
- Integrated Pest Management of Flies in Texas Dairies - AgriLife Extension Entomology
- Managing External Parasites of Texas Cattle - AgriLife Extension Entomology
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- After 13 Years and 1.7 Million Flies Caught, a Model for Predicting Stable Fly Populations
- Bug Eric: The Stable Fly
- Open-access Article Offers Horse Owners Advice on How to Control Flies with Parasitoid Wasps