Medetera

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

• Medetera vittata

  Medetera vittata is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae, described by Van Duzee in 1919. Like other members of the genus Medetera, it is associated with tree trunks and is predatory on other small insects. The species is part of a diverse family of predatory flies known for their metallic coloration and agile movements.

  Dolichopodidaelong-legged-fliespredatory-fliesMedeteraDiptera