Lipochaeta slossonae
Coquillett, 1896
Lipochaeta slossonae is a of shore fly in the Ephydridae, described by Coquillett in 1896. It belongs to a of small flies associated with aquatic or semi-aquatic . The species is rarely encountered, with limited observational records.
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How to pronounce Lipochaeta slossonae: /ˌlɪpoʊˈkiːtə ˈslɒsɒniː/
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Distribution
North America; specific records include the United States. The epithet honors Annie Trumbull Slosson, an American entomologist.
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Etymology
The epithet 'slossonae' honors Annie Trumbull Slosson (1838-1926), an American entomologist and writer who contributed significantly to the study of New England insects.