Helina evecta

Helina evecta
Helina evecta female
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Family: Muscidae
Genus: Helina
Species: H. evecta
Binomial name
Helina evecta
(Harris, 1780)
Synonyms
A male Helina evecta

Helina evecta is a fly from the family Muscidae.[1][2]

Biology

larvae are found in humus soil and moss. Adults are found feeding on Salix and Tussilago in spring.[2]

Distribution

Most of Europe, extending into Asia as far as India. North Africa, and Northern South America.[2]

References

  1. ↑ D'Assis Fonseca, E.C.M (1968). Diptera Cyclorrhapha Calyptrata: Muscidae. Handbooks for the Identification of British Insects. 10. London.: Royal Entomological Society of London. pp. 118pp.
  2. 1 2 3 Gregor, F.; Rozkosny, R.; Bartak, M.; Vanhara, J. (2002). The Muscidae (Diptera) of Central Europe. Scientiarum Naturalium Universitatis Masarykianae Brunensis. 107. Masaryk.: Masaryk University. pp. 280pp.


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