How to Identify Stratiomyidae

Stratiomyidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Diptera, class Insecta. The family contains 87 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

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Representative Stratiomyidae Species

How to identify Hedriodiscus trivittatus (Say, 1829)

Hedriodiscus trivittatus (Say, 1829)

Hedriodiscus trivittatus (Say, 1829)

Hedriodiscus trivittatus is a species of soldier fly in Stratiomyidae found acro…

How to identify Stratiomys norma Wiedemann, 1830

Stratiomys norma Wiedemann, 1830

Stratiomys norma Wiedemann, 1830

Stratiomys norma is a species of soldier fly in Stratiomyidae found in Canada an…

How to identify Beris chalybata (Forster, 1770)

Beris chalybata (Forster, 1770)

Beris chalybata (Forster, 1770)

Beris chalybata is a 5.5–5.8 mm long fly species with distinct physical differen…

How to identify Beris vallata (Forster, 1770)

Beris vallata (Forster, 1770)

Beris vallata (Forster, 1770)

Beris vallata is a small 5–6 mm black and yellow European soldier fly found in m…

How to identify Hermetia comstocki Williston, 1885

Hermetia comstocki Williston, 1885

Hermetia comstocki Williston, 1885

Hermetia comstocki, the agave fly, is a soldier fly species found in Mexico and …

How to identify Inopus rubriceps (Macquart, 1847)

Inopus rubriceps (Macquart, 1847)

Inopus rubriceps (Macquart, 1847)

Inopus rubriceps, the sugarcane soldier fly, is a non-major pest species of sold…

How to identify Actina chalybea Meigen, 1804

Actina chalybea Meigen, 1804

Actina chalybea Meigen, 1804

Actina chalybea is a European fly species with a metallic green thorax, found in…

How to identify Ptecticus sackenii Williston, 1885

Ptecticus sackenii Williston, 1885

Ptecticus sackenii Williston, 1885

Ptecticus sackenii is a species of soldier fly in Stratiomyidae found in Canada …

How to identify Hermetia chrysopila Loew, 1872

Hermetia chrysopila Loew, 1872

Hermetia chrysopila Loew, 1872

Hermetia chrysopila is a soldier fly species from the Stratiomyidae family, foun…

How to identify Sargus cuprarius (Linnaeus, 1758)

Sargus cuprarius (Linnaeus, 1758)

Sargus cuprarius (Linnaeus, 1758)

Sargus cuprarius is a 6–12 mm fly species with distinct sexual abdominal colorat…

How to identify Stratiomys meigenii Wiedemann, 1830

Stratiomys meigenii Wiedemann, 1830

Stratiomys meigenii Wiedemann, 1830

Stratiomys meigenii is a species of soldier fly in the Stratiomyidae family foun…

How to identify Sargus viridis Say, 1823

Sargus viridis Say, 1823

Sargus viridis Say, 1823

Sargus viridis is a widespread soldier fly species found in Canada and the Unite…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Stratiomyidae?

Stratiomyidae animals belong to the Diptera order in the Animalia kingdom. The thorax is more distinctly greenish or bluish than the male thorax, with short pale brown pubescence. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Stratiomyidae?

Stratiomyidae is classified in the order Diptera, class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda. Wings are not brown, but distinctly yellowish with light brown veins, and the stigma is brown.

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