Hedriodiscus binotatus
Loew, 1866
Green Soldier Fly
A soldier fly in the Stratiomyidae, commonly known as the Green Soldier Fly. are typically associated with vegetation and flowers. The species occurs across much of North America, with records from Canada through the United States to Mexico. Larval is poorly documented, though members of the Stratiomyinae generally have aquatic or semi-aquatic larvae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hedriodiscus binotatus: /ˌhɛdri.oʊˈdɪskəs baɪnoʊˈtɑːtəs/
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Distribution
Canada, United States, Mexico.
Similar Taxa
- PsellidotusSimilar in overall appearance and shares Stratiomyinae; distinction becomes less clear in some regions, particularly in the Neotropics where both occur
- OdontomyiaShares tribe Stratiomyini and similar general , though Odontomyia is primarily Palearctic and Oriental in distribution