Actina viridis
(Say, 1824)
green soldier fly
Actina viridis is a of soldier fly in the Stratiomyidae, first described by Thomas Say in 1824. The species is distributed across northern North America, with records from Canada and the United States. Like other soldier flies, it belongs to a family whose larvae typically develop in decaying organic matter, though specific details for this species remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Actina viridis: /ækˈtiː.nə ˈvɪr.ɪ.dɪs/
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Distribution
Canada and the United States. GBIF records indicate presence in Vermont and other US locations.