Tethina milichioides

(Melander, 1913)

Tethina milichioides is a small fly in the Canacidae, first described by Melander in 1913. It belongs to a of shore flies commonly associated with coastal and saline environments. The species name 'milichioides' refers to its resemblance to members of the family Milichiidae.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Tethina milichioides: /ˈtɛθɪnə mɪˌlɪkiˈoʊɪdiːz/

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Similar Taxa

  • Milichiidae speciesResembles small milichiid flies in general body form, as indicated by the epithet 'milichioides'

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