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Archytas metallicus
Arthropods

Metallic Bristle Fly

Archytas metallicus

Authorship: (Robineau-Desvoidy)

Notes

Thanks to J.F. Carr for its identification.

Records

It was observed 18 August 2017 near Echo Spring by V. Mata-Silva (UTEP).

Taxonomic Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumArthropoda (Arthropods)
ClassInsecta (Insects)
OrderDIPTERA (Flies)
FamilyTACHINIDAE (Parasitic Fly Family)
GenusArchytas
Speciesmetallicus

Recent Observations

Sourced from iNaturalist

observation #410947493 (opens in new tab)
observation #410947493
shinbone3Oct 25, 2026Lineville
Archytas metallicus (opens in new tab)
Archytas metallicus
epic2112Oct 24, 2026Redington Lake Dam, Laurel, MD 20708, USA
Archytas metallicus (opens in new tab)
Archytas metallicus
jeffrey93Oct 25, 2026Noxubee County, MS, USA
observation #410850190 (opens in new tab)
observation #410850190
hammymanthaOct 25, 2026N Brummetts Creek Rd, Bloomington, IN, US
Archytas metallicus (opens in new tab)
Archytas metallicus
thoscoleOct 25, 2026Cumberland, Atlanta, GA, USA
observation #410724345 (opens in new tab)
observation #410724345
kaila425Oct 25, 2026Houma
observation #410659012 (opens in new tab)
observation #410659012
amandajealousOct 24, 2026Comstock Knoll Dr, Ithaca, NY, US
observation #410602540 (opens in new tab)
observation #410602540
julesluxOct 24, 2026Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA, US
observation #410582481 (opens in new tab)
observation #410582481
bathroomstahlOct 24, 2026Larue Rd, Wolf Lake, IL, US
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Archytas metallicus
platteguyOct 24, 2026Sioux Township, MO, USA

Conservation assessments from the following sources:

  • NatureServe Explorer
  • IUCN Red List
  • Texas Parks & Wildlife — Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN)
Conservation status by source
IUCN Red ListNot assessed
NatureServe Global (opens in new tab)
GNRNot Ranked
NatureServe (Texas) (opens in new tab)Not assessed
Texas SGCNNot assessed