Medetera vittata

Medetera vittata

Classification

Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Family: Dolichopodidae

Medetera is a large genus of flies in the family Dolichopodidae. It includes about 350 species worldwide. The adults are commonly found resting on vertical surfaces such as tree trunks, on which they have a characteristic vertical upright stance.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog

United States of America · 2

Sources and credits

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Medetera vittata

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