It is found in Europe, Asia and North Africa.

[2][3][4][5] Atylotus rusticus belongs to the group of insects known as Holometabola (holometabolising insects), which go through metamorphosis during their life.

The larvae are radically different from the full-grown insects.

Between the larval stage and the grown stage is a pupal stage, where the fly's inner and outer organs develop.

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