Paralimna thomae
(Wiedemann, 1830)
Paralimna thomae is a of shore fly in the Ephydridae, described by Wiedemann in 1830. Very little is documented about this species beyond its taxonomic classification. The Paralimna belongs to a family of small flies commonly associated with aquatic or semi-aquatic , though specific ecological details for this species remain unreported.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Paralimna thomae: /ˌpæ.rəˈlɪm.nə ˈtoʊ.miː/
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Identification
Paralimna thomae can be distinguished from other Ephydridae by generic-level characters of Paralimna, including reduced wing venation and characteristic chaetotaxy. The specific epithet "thomae" honors an individual, though the namesake is not documented in available sources. No diagnostic features separating this from are described in accessible literature.
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Distribution
The distribution of Paralimna thomae is poorly documented. Records are sparse, with no verified geographic range established in available literature. The Paralimna has representatives in various regions, but -level occurrence data for P. thomae are lacking.