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//

These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.

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.

More Details

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.

Tags

Sources and further reading