Species Account for Stratiomys singularior
Stratiomys singularior (Harris, [1776])
Diptera: Larger Brachycera: Stratiomyidae
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Taxonomic group: soldier flies and allies (Diptera: Larger Brachycera) - County data
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Essex RDB: Listed
Threat: Regionally Important
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Stratiomys singularior is a spectacular large yellowish soldier fly of brackish marshes and fens, found mainly on brackish coastal marshes. It is widespread but very local in Britain. The larvae are detritus feeding in shallow, sometimes temporary pools and are resistant to desiccation. References
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