Greniera
Doby & David, 1959
Greniera is a of black flies in the Simuliidae, established by Doby and David in 1959. The genus belongs to the tribe Prosimuliini and includes at least two described : Greniera abdita and Greniera abditoides. Species are known from Europe and North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Greniera: //ɡrɛˈnɪərɪə//
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Identification
Members of Greniera can be distinguished from other Prosimuliini by genitalic characters, particularly male terminalia . Specific identification requires examination of pupal gill structure and genitalia.
Habitat
Aquatic or semi-aquatic environments associated with running water, typical of Simuliidae.
Distribution
Europe and North America.
Life Cycle
As with all Simuliidae, Greniera has an aquatic larval stage and terrestrial stage. Larvae develop in flowing water, attaching to substrates with hooks.
Ecological Role
Larvae function as filter-feeders in lotic , processing particulate organic matter. are not known as significant pests of humans or livestock.
Similar Taxa
- ProsimuliumAlso in tribe Prosimuliini; distinguished by genitalic and pupal gill characters
- HelodonShares tribe Prosimuliini; separation requires detailed morphological examination of male genitalia and pupal gills
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Taxonomic history
The was erected by Doby and David in 1959 to accommodate previously placed in other genera within Prosimuliini.