Stratiomys meigenii
Wiedemann, 1830
Stratiomys meigenii is a of soldier fly ( Stratiomyidae) described by Wiedemann in 1830. It belongs to a whose members are known for -mimicking coloration. The species occurs in North America, with records from Canada and the United States. Like other Stratiomyidae, it likely has aquatic or semi-aquatic larvae, though specific details for this species are poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Stratiomys meigenii: /ˌstrætiˈəʊmɪs maɪˈɡeɪnɪaɪ/
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Distribution
Canada and the United States.
Similar Taxa
- Hoplitimyia mutabilisBoth are stratiomyid flies with black and yellow coloration that mimics vespid ; Hoplitimyia occurs in South America while Stratiomys meigenii is restricted to North America.
- Other Stratiomys species share the -mimicking appearance and general soldier fly ; specific identification to level requires examination of detailed morphological features not covered in available sources.
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Taxonomic note
The Stratiomys contains multiple North American with similar -mimicking appearance. Species-level identification within this genus is challenging and typically requires examination.