Discomyza
Meigen, 1830
Species Guides
1Discomyza is a of shore flies in the Ephydridae, first described by Meigen in 1830. The genus includes at least nine described distributed across multiple continents. Shore flies in this family are typically associated with moist or aquatic . Discomyza species have been recorded from Europe, Africa, and other regions.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Discomyza: /dɪs.kəˈmaɪ.zə/
These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.
Images
Habitat
Associated with shore and wetland environments typical of Ephydridae; specific microhabitat preferences for Discomyza are not well documented.
Distribution
Recorded from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden in Europe; described from Africa (D. africana, D. eritrea) and Russia (D. maritima) indicate broader distribution including Afrotropical and Palearctic regions.
More Details
Species diversity
Nine are currently recognized: D. africana, D. baechlii, D. dolichocerus, D. eritrea, D. fagomoga, D. incurva, D. maculipennis, D. maritima, and D. similis. Several species were described in the 21st century, indicating ongoing taxonomic work.
Taxonomic history
The was established by Meigen in 1830. have been described by multiple authors including Cresson (1939, 1944), Lamb (1912), and more recently Zatwarnicki & Mathis (2007) and Zatwarnicki & Cielniak (2015).