Scatella
Scatella
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Diptera
- Superfamily: Ephydroidea
- Family: Ephydridae
- Subfamily: Ephydrinae
- Tribe: Scatellini
- Genus: Scatella
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Scatella: //skəˈtɛlə//
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Summary
Scatella is a genus of shore flies in the family Ephydridae, comprising at least 140 described species.
Habitat
Commonly found in greenhouses where they breed in algae growing on the potting mix, pots, benches, and floors.
Distribution
Nearctica, with at least 18 species listed in this region.
Tags
- Scatella
- shore flies
- Ephydridae
- greenhouse pests