
Microchrysa flavicornis, the green gem, is a European species of soldier fly.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Green Gem Fly being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Microchrysa polita
- Microchrysa flaviventris
- Microchrysa bicolor
- Cephalochrysa nigricornis
- Cephalochrysa canadensis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Diptera
- Family
- Stratiomyidae
- Genus
- Microchrysa
- Species
- Microchrysa flavicornis
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