Sargus viridis

Say, 1823

Green Soldier Fly

Sargus viridis is a soldier fly ( Stratiomyidae) native to North America. It belongs to the Sarginae, a group characterized by metallic coloration and predatory or saprophagous larvae. are active during warmer months and are often found in wooded or semi-open . The was described by Thomas Say in 1823.

Conradi Gesneri medici Tigurini Historiae animalium liber IV (14948292394) by Belon, Pierre; Cambier, Andreas; Gessner, Conrad; Rondelet, Guillaume. Used under a Public domain license.The Canadian entomologist (1911) (19897223613) by Internet Archive Book Images. Used under a No restrictions license.

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How to pronounce Sargus viridis: /ˈsar.ɡʊs ˈwi.rɪ.dɪs/

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Distribution

Widespread across Canada and the United States.

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