The snail-killing flies of Alaska (Diptera: Sciomyzidae)
Authors
B. A. Foote
L. V. Knutson
J. B. Keiper
Abstract
Information is given on the geographic distribution, habitat preferences, larval foods, and immature stages for 57 species of 9 genera of Sciomyzidae known to occur in Alaska. An illustrated key to adults is included. Alaska as a habitat for sciomyzid flies is discussed, and information on feeding habits of the larvae is summarized.