Black-horned Gem Fly

Microchrysa polita

"Microchrysa polita", the black-horned gem, is a species of soldier fly found in Europe, Asia, and North America.
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Appearance

A small species Antennae black. Legs predominantly black. Pubescence in middle part of mesonotum and on abdomen black in male.

Distribution

Russia, Siberia, Central Asia, Mongolia, Western Europe, United States, and Canada.

Behavior

The flight period is March to September. Habitats are deciduous woodland edges, wooded areas, hedgerows, gardens, and parks. Larvae have been found in soil, decomposing grass and leaves, and compost.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderDiptera
FamilyStratiomyidae
GenusMicrochrysa
SpeciesM. polita