Anthomyza silvatica

Roháček & Barber, 2016

Anthomyza silvatica is a of small fly in the Anthomyzidae, described in 2016 from material collected in the United Kingdom. As a member of the Anthomyza, it belongs to a group of minute flies associated with wetland and forest edge . The species epithet 'silvatica' refers to its woodland habitat. It is one of numerous recently described anthomyzid species, reflecting ongoing taxonomic refinement in this family.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Anthomyza silvatica: //ˌænθoʊˈmaɪzə sɪlˈvætɪkə//

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Habitat

Woodland , as indicated by the epithet 'silvatica' (Latin for 'of the forest'). Specific microhabitat details are not documented in available sources.

Distribution

United Kingdom (type locality). The precise distribution range beyond the type locality has not been established in published literature.

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