Leptopsilopa atrimana
shore fly
Leptopsilopa atrimana is a of shore fly in the Ephydridae. Shore flies in this family are typically associated with moist or aquatic environments. The species has been recorded across North America from Canada through the United States and Mexico to Guatemala.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Leptopsilopa atrimana: /lɛptoʊˈsaɪləpə ˈætrɪˌmænə/
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Habitat
Shore flies in the Ephydridae are generally associated with moist, shoreline, or aquatic including margins of ponds, lakes, streams, and other bodies of water. Specific microhabitat preferences for L. atrimana have not been documented.
Distribution
Canada, United States, Mexico, Guatemala.
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Observation data
iNaturalist records 109 observations of this , indicating it is documented but not extensively studied.
Taxonomic note
The Leptopsilopa is part of the diverse shore fly Ephydridae, which contains over 2,000 described . Many ephydrid species remain poorly known biologically.