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Flies of Zihuatanejo

ORDER DIPTERA

-Animals (Kingdom Animalia)

-Arthropods (Phylum Arthropoda)

-Hexapods (Subphylum Hexapoda)

-Insects (Class Insecta)

-Winged and Once-winged Insects (Subclass Pterygota)

-Flies Order (Diptera)

-Brachyceran Flies (Suborder Brachycera)​

-Orthorrhaphan Flies (Infraorder Orthorrhapha)

-Soldier Flies and Allies (Parvorder Stratiomyomorpha)

-Soldier Flies (Family Stratiomyidae)

-Subfamily Sarginae​

-Genus Euryneura


These flies are usually found in warm, vegetated habitats such as forest edges, clearings, and areas with abundant plant growth. Adults are often seen resting on leaves or stems in sunny patches, where they may remain still for long periods. Like most soldier flies, adult Euryneura are not predatory; they commonly feed on nectar, pollen, or other plant-derived fluids, and may play a minor role in pollination. Their calm behaviour and wasp-like shape likely help deter predators despite their harmless nature.

Euryneura Soldier Fly

Euryneura (Genus)

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