Mantis Fly

Ochthera mantis

Classification

Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Family: Ephydridae

Ochthera mantis, the mantis fly, is a shore fly (family Ephydridae). The species was first described by Charles De Geer in 1776. It is a Holarctic species with a limited distribution in Europe.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog

United Kingdom · 21Netherlands · 1

Sources and credits

PhotoDick Belgers · CC BY DescriptionOchthera mantis, Wikipedia contributors

Mantis Fly

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