Ceropsilopa

Cresson, 1917

Ceropsilopa is a of shore flies in the Ephydridae, established by Cresson in 1917. These small flies are associated with aquatic or semi-aquatic . The genus contains few described and remains poorly known biologically.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Ceropsilopa: /ˌsɛrɒpˈsɪləpə/

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Habitat

Associated with aquatic and semi-aquatic environments, including shorelines and wet substrates.

Distribution

Documented from North America; precise range limits remain poorly defined due to limited sampling.

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Taxonomic status

Ceropsilopa is a valid but poorly studied within Ephydridae. The iNaturalist platform records only 11 observations, indicating limited documentation in natural history collections and citizen science databases.

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