Paralimna punctipennis

(Wiedemann, 1830)

Paralimna punctipennis is a of shore fly in the Ephydridae. The species is known from the United States. Like other members of Ephydridae, it is associated with moist or aquatic where larvae develop. The specific epithet 'punctipennis' refers to spotted or punctate wings.

Shore Fly - Paralimnus punctipennis, Bayou Cocodrie National Wildlife Refuge, Vidalia, Louisiana by Judy Gallagher. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.Aquatic insects of California, with keys to North American genera and California species (1956) (19723098506) by Internet Archive Book Images. Used under a No restrictions license.Shore Fly - Paralimna punctipennis, Leesylvania State Park, Woodbridge, Virginia by Judy Gallagher. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Paralimna punctipennis: /ˌpærəˈlɪmnə ˌpʌŋktɪˈpɛnɪs/

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Distribution

United States.

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