Helina reversio

Helina reversio is a fly from the genus Helina, in the family Muscidae.[1] It is a common and variable fly.[2]

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

Biology

Larvae are found in cow dung, rotting tree stumps, old hornet's nests, and moss.[2]

Distribution

North America, Many parts of Europe, Northern Asia as far east as Japan.[2]

  • Helina reversio male

See also

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. p. 118pp.
  2. Gregor, F.; Rozkosny, R.; Bartak, M.; Vanhara, J. (2002). The Muscidae (Diptera) of Central Europe. Scientiarum Naturalium Universitatis Masarykianae Brunensis. 107. Masaryk.: Masaryk University. p. 280pp.


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