About Orthonevra splendens (Meigen, 1822)
Orthonevra splendens (Meigen, 1822) is a species of Diptera. Its wing length ranges from 5.5 to 7 mm. This species has metallic green legs. The dorsal surface of its thorax bears two anterior longitudinal stripes of white dust. The third antennomere is oval in shape. For morphological terms relevant to this description, refer to the Morphology of Diptera; see the cited references for additional information on species determination. Its distribution covers the Palearctic realm: it ranges from Ireland and the Netherlands, southward to the Mediterranean basin, and eastward through Central Europe and Southern Europe to Greece, Turkey, the Crimea, and the Caucasus Mountains.
