Ptecticus testaceus

Ptecticus testaceus · Order: Diptera · Family: Stratiomyidae

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Ptecticus testaceus
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Ptecticus testaceus is a soldier fly in the family Stratiomyidae. It is found in Argentina, Belize, Brazil, Costa Rica, Honduras, Mexico, and Panama.

Source: Wikipedia

How to recognize it

Ptecticus testaceus belongs to the soldier fly family Stratiomyidae.

Source: Wikipedia

Does it bite or sting?

There is no specific bite or sting information for this species.

Source: Wikipedia

Where it comes from

It occurs in several Central and South American countries, including Argentina, Belize, Brazil, Costa Rica, Honduras, Mexico, and Panama.

Source: Wikipedia

Same family (Stratiomyidae)

Black Soldier FlyBlack Soldier FlyHermetia illucensHarmlessBroad Centurion FlyBroad Centurion FlyChloromyia formosaGarden soldier flyGarden soldier flyExaireta spinigeraTwin-Spot Centurion FlyTwin-Spot Centurion FlySargus bipunctatusBlack-horned Gem FlyBlack-horned Gem FlyMicrochrysa politaSugarcane Soldier FlySugarcane Soldier FlyInopus rubricepsDamages trees, gardens or crops

Sources

  • Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ptecticus_testaceus

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