Nymphomyia
Tokunaga, 1932
Nymphomyia is a of minute, delicate flies in the Nymphomyiidae. are characterized by reduced wing venation and reduced mouthparts. Larvae are aquatic and inhabit fast-flowing streams.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nymphomyia: /nɪmˈfoʊmiːə/
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Habitat
Fast-flowing streams and rivers. Larvae inhabit aquatic microhabitats with clean, well-oxygenated water.
Distribution
Japan; Vermont, United States.
Life Cycle
Larval stage is aquatic. Specific developmental details are not well documented.
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Taxonomic notes
Nymphomyiidae is a small, relict of Diptera with only a few extant . The family is considered one of the most primitive lineages of true flies.