Limnellia
Malloch, 1925
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2- Limnellia anna(shore fly)
- Limnellia balioptera
Limnellia is a of shore flies in the Ephydridae, established by Malloch in 1925. These small dipterans are associated with aquatic or semi-aquatic environments. The genus has been recorded from northern European countries including Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. As with other ephydrid flies, in this genus likely develop in moist with organic matter.
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How to pronounce Limnellia: /lɪmˈnɛliə/
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Habitat
Shore flies in the Ephydridae are generally associated with aquatic or semi-aquatic environments, including the margins of ponds, lakes, streams, and other water bodies. Limnellia likely inhabit similar moist , though specific microhabitat preferences for this are not well documented.
Distribution
Recorded from Denmark (DK), Norway (NO), and Sweden (SE) based on GBIF distribution records. The appears to have a northern European distribution, though additional records may exist.