Mantis Fly

Ochthera mantis, the mantis fly, is a shore fly (family Ephydridae). The species was first described by Charles De Geer in 1776.^[2]

It is a Holarctic species with a limited distribution in Europe.^[3]

Biology

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

References

• 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.