Compost-inhabitant

Guides

• Microchrysa polita

  black-horned gem, black-horned gem fly

  Microchrysa polita, commonly known as the black-horned gem or black-horned gem fly, is a small species of soldier fly in the family Stratiomyidae. Adults are active from March through September and are found in deciduous woodland edges, hedgerows, gardens, and parks across Europe, Asia, and North America. The species is notable for its distinctive black antennae and predominantly black legs.

  soldier-flyStratiomyidaeblack-horned-gemdecomposerwoodland-edgegarden-insectEuropean-speciessmall-flyblack-antennaecompost-inhabitant

• Trichocera garretti

  winter crane fly

  Trichocera garretti is a species of winter crane fly in the family Trichoceridae. Adults are active during winter months, a rare trait among insects. The species is part of the genus Trichocera, which contains most North American winter crane flies. Larvae are scavengers in decaying organic matter.

  winter-activedecomposercave-associatedcompost-inhabitantDipteraTrichoceridaeNorth-America