Nostima picta
(Fallén, 1813)
Nostima picta is a of shore fly in the Ephydridae, first described by Fallén in 1813. It is distributed across Europe and North America, with records from Canada, the United States, and several Azorean islands including Faial, Graciosa, Pico, São Miguel, and Terceira. As a member of the shore fly family, it is associated with moist or aquatic where larvae typically develop in shallow water or wet substrates.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nostima picta: //ˈnɒ.stɪ.ma ˈpɪk.ta//
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Habitat
Shore flies in the Ephydridae are typically associated with moist environments including shorelines of lakes, ponds, and streams, as well as wet mud, mats, and shallow aquatic . Larvae develop in these wet substrates, and are often found in vegetation near water sources.
Distribution
Europe; Canada; United States; Azores (Faial, Graciosa, Pico, São Miguel, Terceira).