Mud-flats

Guides

• Tachytrechus auratus

  Tachytrechus auratus is a species of long-legged fly in the family Dolichopodidae. It is restricted to specialized wetland habitats in east-central Washington State, where it occurs on mud flats and freshet seeps. Adults are active from late spring through early autumn with a maximum lifespan of approximately one week. The species has a relatively brief pupal development period of 4 to 7 days.

  Dolichopodidaelong-legged-fliesWashington-Statewetland-specialistmud-flatsfreshet-seepsendemicshort-lifespan