Herina paludumHerina paludum is a species of picture-winged fly in the genus Herina of the family Ulidiidae.DistributionThis species is present in most of Europe and in North Africa.DescriptionHerina paludum can reach a body length of. In these picture-winged flies mesonotum and abdominal tergites are shining black. Scutellum is brownish-black. The central area of the head between the eyes is velvet-black. Face is conspicuously produced anteriorly, lower face is shining black. Eyes are reddish brown. The third segment of the antennae is long and strap-like. Wings are hyaline, with few brown patches, mainly a partly brown costal cell and a rounded or band-like apical spot. Femora and tibiae are partly dark brown.