Coremacera marginata
This record describes Coremacera marginata (species). Recorded family: Sciomyzidae.
Identification and Appearance
The adults are 7 to10 millimetres long. The prominent eyes and the legs are reddish brown. The brown or yellowish antennae are forward-pointing, with a hairy 3rd segment and a whitish arista. The dark grey wings are mottled by many greyish spots and with a blackish border. Often found in damp areas. It may also be encountered in grasslands and woodlands, feeding on nectar or sipping dew. Late May until September or October peaking in August. Widespread and fairly frequent in the southern half of Britain, but possibly mainly coastal in Wales and scarce north of Cumbria.
Wikipedia reference for Coremacera marginata: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coremacera_marginata.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Family
- Sciomyzidae
- Genus
- Coremacera
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Often found in damp areas. It may also be encountered in grasslands and woodlands, feeding on nectar or sipping dew.
Seasonal Activity
Late May until September or October peaking in August.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Larvae prey on terrestrial snails.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widespread and fairly frequent in the southern half of Britain, but possibly mainly coastal in Wales and scarce north of Cumbria.
Photos of Coremacera marginata (3)
Frequently Asked Questions About Coremacera marginata
What is Coremacera marginata?
Coremacera marginata is a species in the family Sciomyzidae.
Where is Coremacera marginata found?
Habitat: Often found in damp areas. It may also be encountered in grasslands and woodlands, feeding on nectar or sipping dew.
When is Coremacera marginata active?
Coremacera marginata: seasonal activity - Late May until September or October peaking in August..
What is the life cycle of a Coremacera marginata?
Larvae prey on terrestrial snails.