Stratiomys

Stratiomys

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Stratiomys: /straˈtio.mɪs/

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Images

Stratiomys badia by Beatriz Moisset. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
Stratiomys laticeps P1470809a by xpda. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
Stratiomys P1230515a by xpda. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
Stratiomys P1230514a by xpda. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
Stratiomys P1230518a by xpda. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
Stratiomys P1230517a by xpda. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Summary

Stratiomys is a genus of flies belonging to the family Stratiomyidae, notable for its distinctive antenna shape and scutellum features. It consists of 31 species locally and about 90 globally.

Physical Characteristics

Distinguished by the shape of antenna and two spines on scutellum.

Identification Tips

Look for the unique shape of the antenna and presence of two spines on the scutellum to identify this genus.

Distribution

Approximately 31 species in the area, about 90 species total worldwide.

Tags

  • Stratiomys
  • diptera
  • flies
  • Stratiomyidae
  • insect taxonomy