Philygria nigrescens

(Cresson, 1930)

Philygria nigrescens is a of shore fly in the Ephydridae, originally described as Hydrina nigrescens by Cresson in 1930. The species belongs to a of small flies typically associated with aquatic or semi-aquatic . Like other ephydrids, are commonly found near shorelines and other moist environments. The specific epithet "nigrescens" refers to darkening or blackish coloration.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Philygria nigrescens: /fɪˈlaɪɡriə nɪˈɡrɛsɛns/

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Habitat

Shore flies in the Ephydridae are typically found in moist, shoreline including the margins of ponds, lakes, streams, and other aquatic environments. Some inhabit brackish water or marine intertidal zones. Larval stages are generally aquatic or semi-aquatic, often developing in , microbial films, or decaying organic matter in shallow water.

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