Hermetia concinna

Williston, 1900

Hermetia concinna is a of in the , first described by Williston in 1900. It belongs to the same as the well-known black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens), but is a distinct species with a more limited known distribution. The species has been recorded in Mexico and the United States, with 117 observations documented on iNaturalist. Like other members of Stratiomyidae, are likely and associated with decomposing matter where develop.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Hermetia concinna: /hɛrˈme.ti.a kɒnˈkɪn.na/

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Identification

Hermetia concinna can be distinguished from the more common Hermetia illucens by subtle morphological differences, though specific diagnostic features for this are not well documented in available sources. in the Hermetia typically have black bodies with dark , metallic reflections in the due to filters, and two translucent spots on the first abdominal that create a -like waist appearance. Accurate identification to species level likely requires examination of or other fine structural characters.

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Distribution

Recorded from Mexico and the United States. Specific preferences within this range are not documented.

Similar Taxa

Hermetia illucensConvergent black with similar -mimicking appearance, but distinguished by distribution (Hermetia illucens is and widely commercialized) and subtle morphological differences; Hermetia concinna has a more restricted range in Mexico and the southern United States

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Taxonomic note

Hermetia concinna is one of approximately 27 in the Hermetia. The genus is best known for H. illucens, which has been extensively studied for waste management, animal feed production, and antimicrobial compound extraction. H. concinna has received minimal research attention by comparison.

Observation data

As of the data cutoff, iNaturalist records 117 research-grade observations of H. concinna, indicating it is encountered with moderate frequency but is far less commonly reported than H. illucens.