Bug FAQSargus viridis
Sargus viridis · Order: Diptera · Family: Stratiomyidae
Sargus viridis is a soldier fly belonging to the family Stratiomyidae. It is found widely across Canada and the United States.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it lives
The fly occurs throughout Canada and the United States.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it comes from
Its native range includes widespread areas of Canada and the United States.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 13 of 51 states and DC. Most records: California, Alaska, Utah, Pennsylvania, Colorado, Arizona, Washington, Idaho.
Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
Source: GBIF
Status: native in North America; native in Canada. Source: iNaturalist
Months it is reported in the US
Source: GBIF
More photos
Same family (Stratiomyidae)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sargus_viridis
Look it up elsewhere: GBIF · iNaturalist · BugGuide · ITIS · Wikipedia
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