Ochthera mantis

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

"Mantis fly" redirects here. For the insects with a similar name, see Mantispidae.

Ochthera mantis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Diptera
Family:
Ephydridae
Genus:
Ochthera
Species:
O. mantis
Binomial name
Ochthera mantis
(De Geer, 1776)

It is a Holarctic species with a limited distribution in Europe.[1]

Biology

Ochthera mantis is a predatory fly found primarily on sandy or muddy shores, with the also predatory larvae being aquatic.

References
  1. "Ochthera mantis (De Geer, 1776)". Fauna Europaea. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
  • Elias, A. (2005). "Species Details Ochthera mantis". University of Alberta Museums. E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
  • "Mantis Fly Ochthera mantis (De Geer 1776)". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved November 17, 2020.


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