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Actina

Keith Bayless
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Containing group: Beridinae

Introduction

Species of Actina are generally dark in coloration and have metallic green thoraces. They are found in most of the northern temperate regions of the world, including Canada, U.S.A. east of the Rocky Mountains, Europe, Mongolia, and parts of East Asia. The Asian species are predominantly found in mountainous habitats (Woodley 1995). Very little is known about the biology of these flies even though some species are common. Males of A. viridis form swarms. Larvae have been collected in sandy soil and in moss mats (Woodley 1995).

Characteristics

Actina is best distinguished from other Beridinae by the distinctive shape of the male gonostylus (Woodley 1995).

References

Woodley, N. E. 2001. A World Catalog of the Stratiomyidae (Insecta: Diptera). Myia 11: 1-473. Backhuys Publishers, Leiden.

Information on the Internet

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Scientific Name Actina viridis
Location Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
Specimen Condition Dead Specimen
Life Cycle Stage Adult
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