Idana
Genus of flies
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Idana is a monotypic genus of picture-winged flies, family Ulidiidae. The sole species is Idana marginata.[1][2][3][4]
| Idana | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Diptera |
| Family: | Ulidiidae |
| Genus: | Idana Loew, 1873 |
| Species: | I. marginata |
| Binomial name | |
| Idana marginata (Say, 1830) | |
| Synonyms | |
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Ortalis marginata Say, 1830 | |
Idana marginata is found in the United States and Canada. It is one of the largest ulidiid flies in eastern North America,[4][5][6] reaching a length of over 10 mm (0.39 in).[5]