Argyra sericata
Van Duzee, 1925
Argyra sericata is a of in the , described by Van Duzee in 1925. The Argyra comprises small to -sized predatory commonly found near water or in moist . As a member of Dolichopodidae, this species likely exhibits the family's characteristic metallic coloration and elongated legs adapted for rapid movement. The specific epithet "sericata" (meaning silken) may refer to body texture or sheen. No detailed biological studies of this particular species have been documented in the provided sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Argyra sericata: /ˈɑːrɡɪrə sɛrɪˈkɑːtə/
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- Catalogue of Life
- Bohart Museum Features UC Davis Forensic Entomologist Bob Kimsey | Bug Squad
- Learning About the Importance of Blow Flies Through Maggot Art | Bug Squad
- How Blow Flies Compete (or Not) for Decomposition Duties
- They eat dead things, Part II - Blow flies, Calliphoridae — Bug of the Week
- Carp diem: Fish and blow flies, Calliphoridae — Bug of the Week
- Entomological Medicine: Working to Bring Maggot Therapy Into Wider Use