Hydrellia albilabris

(Meigen, 1830)

Hydrellia albilabris is a of in the , first described by Johann Wilhelm Meigen in 1830. The Hydrellia comprises small 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 ; 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 lips or , a common diagnostic feature in descriptions.

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