Hermetia subpellucida
James & Wirth, 1967
Hermetia subpellucida is a of soldier fly in the Stratiomyidae. It is one of approximately 30 species in the Hermetia, which includes the well-known black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens). The species was described by James and Wirth in 1967. Information specific to its and remains limited in published literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hermetia subpellucida: //hɛrˈmiːtiə səbpɛˈluːsɪdə//
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Distribution
United States and Mexico.
Similar Taxa
- Hermetia illucensBoth belong to the Hermetia and share the 'soldier fly.' H. illucens is distinguished by its larger size (14-17 mm), dark coloration with two distinctive translucent spots on the first abdominal segment, and widespread commercial use. H. subpellucida lacks documentation of these specific markings and has not been reported in commercial applications.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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