Ochthera mantis
Ochthera mantis is a species of 'shore flies' belonging to the family Ephydridae.
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It is a Holarctic species with a limited distribution in Europe [1]
Biology
Ochthera mantis is a predatory fly found primarily on sandy or muddy shores, with the also predatory larvae being aquatic.
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