Macronychia dolini
This record describes Macronychia dolini (species). Recorded family: Sarcophagidae. Recorded order: Diptera.
Identification and Appearance
A relatively distinctive Sarcophagid, with a body length of 10 to 12 mm. The abdomen has three triangular marks on each tergite, and is constricted towards its base. The wings extend well beyond the abdomen and have some pale brown shading. The legs are long, slender and black. Nationally scarce, but with a widespread distribution in England and Wales. Few records from Scotland. https://www.flickr.com/photos/63075200@N07/albums/72157634496958812/ No additional images available for this species.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Diptera
- Family
- Sarcophagidae
- Genus
- Macronychia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Seasonal Activity
May to September.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Nationally scarce, but with a widespread distribution in England and Wales. Few records from Scotland.
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Diptera, the group containing Macronychia dolini. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Macronychia dolini
What is Macronychia dolini?
Macronychia dolini is a species in the family Sarcophagidae, within the order Diptera.
How big is Macronychia dolini?
of 10 to 12 mm. The abdomen has three triangular marks on each tergite, and is constricted towards its base. The wings extend well beyond the abdomen and have some pale brown shading. The legs are long, slender and black.
When is Macronychia dolini active?
Macronychia dolini: seasonal activity - May to September..