Coremacera marginata explained

Coremacera marginata is a species of fly in the family Sciomyzidae, the marsh flies or snail-killing flies.

Subspecies

Subspecies include:^[1]

• Coremacera marginata var. marginata (Fabricius, 1775)
• Coremacera marginata var. pontica Elberg, 1968

Distribution and habitat

This species occurs in most of Europe and in the Near East.^[2] These flies can be encountered in grasslands and woodlands,

Description

The adults of Coremacera marginata grow up to 7- long. These flies have a slender, dark greyish body. The prominent eyes are reddish. The brown-yellowish antennae are forward-pointing, with a hairy 3rd segment and a whitish arista. The dark grey wings are mottled with greyish spots.^{[3] [4]}

Biology

Adults feed on nectar or sipping dew. Larvae prey on several terrestrial genera of snails.^[5]

External links

• Micropics.org.uk

Notes and References

1. https://www.biolib.cz/en/taxon/id123039/ Biolib
2. https://fauna-eu.org/cdm_dataportal/taxon/5b5390d3-6d55-4ac5-a85f-88229e159496 Faun europaea
3. http://aramel.free.fr/INSECTES15-8.shtml Aramel
4. L. Watson and M. J. Dallwitz. Sciomyzidae
5. Knutson, L. V. (1973). Biology and immature stages of Coremacera marginata F. a predator of terrestrial snails (Dipt. Sciomyzidae). Insect Systematics & Evolution 4(2) 123-33.