Philygria debilis
Loew, 1861
shore fly
Philygria debilis is a of shore fly in the Ephydridae, first described by Loew in 1861. Shore flies in this family are generally small, often abundant insects associated with moist or aquatic . The Philygria contains multiple species, though detailed biological information for P. debilis specifically remains limited in published literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Philygria debilis: //fɪˈlɪɡriə ˈdɛbɪlɪs//
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Habitat
Shore flies in the Ephydridae are typically associated with moist, aquatic, or shoreline environments. The specific microhabitat preferences of P. debilis have not been documented.
Distribution
Recorded from Hawaii, United States. The full native or introduced range is not clearly established in available sources.
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Taxonomic note
The was described by Hermann Loew in 1861. The abbreviation 'P. debilis' is sometimes used in literature.