Dictya expansa
Steyskal, 1938
Dictya expansa is a of marsh fly in the Sciomyzidae, described by Steyskal in 1938. The Dictya belongs to the tribe Tetanocerini within the Sciomyzinae. Marsh flies in this family are typically associated with wetland . The species is known from limited observations, with only two records documented in iNaturalist.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dictya expansa: //ˈdɪk.ti.ə ɛkˈspæn.sə//
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Habitat
Marsh flies ( Sciomyzidae) are characteristically associated with wetland environments including marshes, bogs, and the margins of ponds and streams. The specific microhabitat preferences of D. expansa have not been documented.
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Taxonomic placement
Dictya expansa is classified within the tribe Tetanocerini, Sciomyzinae, Sciomyzidae. The Dictya contains multiple of marsh flies distinguished by morphological features of the , wing venation, and male genitalia.