Fomitopsis-pinicola

Guides

• Medetera apicalis

  Medetera apicalis is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae. It occurs in Europe and North America, with distribution records from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. The species is associated with old-growth forest habitats, where adults have been observed beneath bark and on fruiting bodies of wood-decaying fungi such as Fomitopsis pinicola. As a member of the genus Medetera, it shares the characteristic behavior of perching on tree trunks in a distinctive tiptoe posture.

  Dolichopodidaelong-legged-flyold-growth-forestsaproxylicMedeterawood-decaying-fungiFomitopsis-pinicolaEuropeNorth-AmericaDenmarkNorwaySweden