Bug FAQHermetia concinna
Hermetia concinna · Order: Diptera · Family: Stratiomyidae
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Hermetia concinna is a soldier fly belonging to the family Stratiomyidae. It is found in Mexico and the United States.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it comes from
It occurs in Mexico and the United States.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 4 of 51 states and DC. Most records: Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Colorado.
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Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
Source: GBIF
Months it is reported in the US
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Source: GBIF
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Same family (Stratiomyidae)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hermetia_concinna
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