Psilopa loewi
Mathis & Zatwarnicki, 2004
Psilopa loewi is a of shore fly ( Ephydridae) described by Mathis & Zatwarnicki in 2004. The Psilopa comprises small flies commonly associated with saline or mineralized . This species was named in honor of the German dipterist Hermann Loew. As a relatively recently described species, detailed biological information remains limited in published literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Psilopa loewi: /saɪˈloʊpə ˈloʊi/
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Nomenclatural Note
The specific epithet 'loewi' honors Hermann Loew (1807-1879), a prominent German entomologist who made significant contributions to dipteran , particularly for North American fauna.
Taxonomic History
Described in 2004 by Wayne N. Mathis and Tadeusz Zatwarnicki, two in Ephydridae . The belongs to a that has undergone substantial revision in recent decades.