Pelomyia
Williston, 1893
Pelomyia is a of small in the , established by Williston in 1893. These flies are associated with coastal and intertidal environments, reflecting the broader ecological preferences of the family. The genus has been recorded from Denmark and Norway, with limited observational data available.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pelomyia: //ˌpɛloʊˈmaɪə//
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Habitat
Coastal and intertidal environments, including rocky shorelines and beaches. Members of the are generally associated with marine or brackish .
Distribution
Recorded from Denmark (DK) and Norway (NO). The is likely more widespread along North Atlantic coasts, though confirmed records are sparse.
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Family placement note
Sources differ on placement: GBIF and iNaturalist place Pelomyia in , while NCBI places it in . These families are closely related and sometimes treated as within a broader Canacidae lato.