Euthycera fumigata
This record describes Euthycera fumigata (species). Recorded family: Sciomyzidae. Recorded order: Diptera.
Identification and Appearance
Body length 7 to 9 mm. A brown bodied species with a dense pattern of white spots on a brown wing membrane and entirely brown legs. Records must be supported by a photograph. It is typically encountered in fairly tall grassland and well vegetated places. Adults have been recorded from May until September. The biology is unknown but larvae are thought to feed on terrestrial snails or slugs. Widespread in Britain, but possibly declining and now rather infrequent. No additional images available for this species.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Diptera
- Family
- Sciomyzidae
- Genus
- Euthycera
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
It is typically encountered in fairly tall grassland and well vegetated places.
Seasonal Activity
Adults have been recorded from May until September.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
The biology is unknown but larvae are thought to feed on terrestrial snails or slugs.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widespread in Britain, but possibly declining and now rather infrequent.
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Diptera, the group containing Euthycera fumigata. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Diptera includes over 150,000 described species of flies, mosquitoes, and midges. Mosquitoes are the deadliest animal on Earth (CDC). Malaria alone causes ~249 million cases and over 608,000 deaths annually, mostly children under 5 (WHO). Vector-borne diseases account for over 17% of all infectious diseases, causing 700,000+ deaths per year.
Ecological role of the group
Despite their disease impact, flies are critical decomposers and pollinators. Hoverflies alone pollinate hundreds of crop and wildflower species. Flies are also the primary food source for many birds, bats, and fish. Forensic entomology relies heavily on fly species for crime scene analysis.
Economic and practical significance of the group
In the U.S., vector-borne disease cases tripled between 2004-2016, with over 640,000 cases reported in that period (CDC). Tickborne diseases doubled from 22,000 to 48,000 annual reports. Globally, mosquito-borne diseases cost billions in healthcare and lost productivity.
Recorded sources for this group: WHO, CDC, PNAS. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Euthycera fumigata (3)
Frequently Asked Questions About Euthycera fumigata
What is Euthycera fumigata?
Euthycera fumigata is a species in the family Sciomyzidae, within the order Diptera.
How big is Euthycera fumigata?
7 to 9 mm. A brown bodied species with a dense pattern of white spots on a brown wing membrane and entirely brown legs.
Where is Euthycera fumigata found?
Habitat: It is typically encountered in fairly tall grassland and well vegetated places.
When is Euthycera fumigata active?
Euthycera fumigata: seasonal activity - Adults have been recorded from May until September..
What is the life cycle of a Euthycera fumigata?
The biology is unknown but larvae are thought to feed on terrestrial snails or slugs.