Tethina

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Tethina: //ˈtɛθɪnə//

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Summary

Tethina is a genus of beach flies within the Canacidae family, traditionally referred to as Tethinidae. This genus includes around 15 species, known for inhabiting varying salty and coastal environments.

Habitat

Found mostly in salty environments such as coastal marine habitats, intertidal zones, wrack heaps, salt marshes, coastal dune vegetation, salty soils or bare sand. Some species are found at desert oases.

Distribution

Widespread; species found from Massachusetts to Florida, Texas, California, Oregon, Washington, North Carolina, Alaska, Bermuda, British Columbia, and other regions in western North America.

Tags

• Tethina
• Canacidae
• Diptera
• beach flies
• salty environments