Coenia curvicauda
(Meigen, 1830)
shore fly
Coenia curvicauda is a of shore fly in the Ephydridae. The species was first described by Meigen in 1830, originally placed in the Ephydra. Shore flies in this family are typically associated with aquatic or semi-aquatic .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Coenia curvicauda: //koʊˈiːniə ˌkɜr.vɪˈkaʊ.də//
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Habitat
Shore flies in the Ephydridae are generally associated with aquatic and semi-aquatic environments, including shorelines, wetlands, and areas with standing water or moist substrates.
Distribution
Recorded from Denmark (DK), Norway (NO), and Sweden (SE) in Europe. Additional sources indicate presence in Canada and the United States.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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