Stratiomys maculosa (Loew, 1866) is a animal in the Stratiomyidae family, order Diptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Stratiomys maculosa (Loew, 1866)

Stratiomys maculosa (Loew, 1866)

Stratiomys maculosa, the spotted soldier fly, is a North American riparian Stratiomyidae species that visits flowers.

Family
Genus
Stratiomys
Order
Diptera
Class
Insecta

About Stratiomys maculosa (Loew, 1866)

Stratiomys maculosa is a species of soldier fly that belongs to the family Stratiomyidae. It is sometimes referred to by the common name spotted soldier fly. This insect is often found seeking out flowers, and inhabits riparian areas. Its native geographic range covers western North America, and includes the locations of British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, Utah, Idaho, Nevada, and California.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Diptera Stratiomyidae Stratiomys

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