Thambemyia borealis

Thambemyia borealis is a of long-legged fly in the Dolichopodidae. Native to Japan, where it inhabits intertidal zones of rocky shores, it has been introduced to coastal sites near major seaports in California, Alabama, New Jersey, and Peru. are of larvae.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Thambemyia borealis: /θæmˈbɛmɪjə bɔːˈriːəlɪs/

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Habitat

Intertidal zones of rocky shores. In its introduced range, found in coastal sites near major seaports.

Distribution

Native to Japan. Introduced to the United States (California, Alabama, New Jersey) and Peru.

Diet

of larvae.

Human Relevance

Introduced to North American and South American coastal sites via maritime shipping, indicating human-mediated .

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