Ditaeniella parallela

Ditaeniella parallela is a of marsh fly in the Sciomyzidae (Diptera). Members of this family are commonly known as snail-killing flies due to the predatory or parasitic habits of their larvae on mollusks. The Ditaeniella is a small group within Sciomyzidae, and D. parallela is among the least documented species, with only five observations recorded on iNaturalist.

Ditaeniella parallela by (c) Katja Schulz, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Katja Schulz. Used under a CC-BY license.Ditaeniella parallela by (c) Katja Schulz, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Katja Schulz. Used under a CC-BY license.

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How to pronounce Ditaeniella parallela: /dɪˈtaɪniɛlə pəˈralɛlə/

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