Helina evecta

(Harris, 1780)

Helina evecta is a muscid fly described by Harris in 1780. are associated with flowering plants in spring, particularly willows (Salix) and coltsfoot (Tussilago). The has a broad distribution spanning Europe, Asia, North Africa, and parts of South America.

Helina evecta by (c) Michael Knapp, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Michael Knapp. Used under a CC-BY license.

Helina evecta 66706624 by Michael Knapp. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Helina evecta male, Gwaith Powder, North Wales, Sept 2011 2 (16595260097) by Janet Graham. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Helina evecta: /hɛˈlɪna ɛˈvɛkta/

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Habitat

Larval consists of humus soil and moss. habitat includes flowering vegetation in spring.

Distribution

Most of Europe, extending eastward through Asia to India. Also recorded from North Africa and northern South America. Documented presence in Belgium (including Flemish Region), Denmark, Norway, and Madeira Island (Portugal).

Seasonality

activity occurs in spring, associated with flowering of Salix and Tussilago.

Diet

have been observed feeding on Salix and Tussilago flowers.

Life Cycle

Larvae develop in humus soil and moss.