Hydrellia albilabris
(Meigen, 1830)
Hydrellia albilabris is a of shore fly in the Ephydridae, first described by Johann Wilhelm Meigen in 1830. The Hydrellia comprises small flies commonly known as leaf-miner or aquatic shore flies, with many species associated with aquatic or semi-aquatic . Hydrellia albilabris is recorded from parts of northern Europe including Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, as well as the island of Madeira. As a member of the Ephydridae, it likely inhabits moist environments near water bodies.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hydrellia albilabris: /hɪˈdrɛliə ælˈbaɪleɪbrɪs/
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Habitat
Moist or semi-aquatic environments typical of the Ephydridae; specific microhabitat preferences for this are not documented.
Distribution
Recorded from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Madeira Island (Portugal).
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Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'albilabris' refers to white lips or , a common diagnostic feature in Ephydridae descriptions.