Psilopa leucostoma
(Becker, 1907)
shore fly
Psilopa leucostoma is a of shore fly in the Ephydridae, a group of small flies commonly associated with aquatic or semi-aquatic . The species was described by Becker in 1907. It belongs to a of flies whose larvae typically develop in moist or saline environments. shore flies are generally small with reduced wing venation.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Psilopa leucostoma: //ˈsɪloʊpə ˌluːkoʊˈstoʊmə//
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Habitat
Shore flies ( Ephydridae) are typically associated with moist, saline, or aquatic including seashores, salt marshes, hot springs, and alkaline pools. Larvae often develop in water films, algal mats, or decaying organic matter in these environments.
Distribution
Recorded from Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Great Britain, Italy, and Poland. Additional distribution records indicate presence in Denmark and Norway.
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Taxonomic note
NCBI lists the authority as (Meigen, 1830) with basionym Ephygrobia leucostoma, while other sources cite (Becker, 1907). This discrepancy likely reflects a or taxonomic revision history.