Colobaea americana
Steyskal, 1954
marsh fly
Colobaea americana is a of marsh fly in the Sciomyzidae, first described by Steyskal in 1954. Marsh flies in this family are typically associated with wetland . The species occurs in North America, with records from Canada and the United States. Very little specific information has been published regarding the or of this particular species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Colobaea americana: //ˌkɒloʊˈbeɪ.ə əˌmɛrɪˈkɑːnə//
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Habitat
Associated with marsh or wetland environments, as indicated by the 'marsh fly' applied to members of the Sciomyzidae.
Distribution
Canada and United States.
More Details
Taxonomic history
Described by Steyskal in 1954. The Colobaea is part of the tribe Sciomyzini within Sciomyzinae.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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