Swammerdamella pygmaea
(Loew, 1864)
Swammerdamella pygmaea is a of in the , first described by Loew in 1864. Members of this family are typically small, dark-colored associated with decaying matter. The specific epithet "pygmaea" refers to its diminutive size. As with many Scatopsidae, detailed information for this species remains limited in published literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Swammerdamella pygmaea: //ˌswæmərdəˈmɛlə pɪɡˈmiːə//
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- Catalogue of Life
- Tiny Insect, Big Questions: Is the World's Smallest Dragonfly Splitting Into Two Species?
- A suitable ode to Warren Knaus | Beetles In The Bush
- Surveying for the Maerdy Monster Millipede - Buglife Blog - Buglife
- Cynnal arolygon Miltroed Anghenfil y Maerdy - Buglife Blog - Buglife
- Glorious Earthworms - Buglife Blog - Buglife
- Arctic botany amongst the fjords