Pherbellia nana

(Fallén, 1820)

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Pherbellia nana nana

Pherbellia nana is a minute of marsh fly in the Sciomyzidae, measuring approximately 3 mm in length. It is distributed across the Palearctic region, with confirmed records from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. The species has been included in molecular barcode studies to help clarify phylogenetic relationships within the .

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Pherbellia annulipes (Sciomyzidae) - Ring-legged Snailkiller by gbohne. Used under a CC BY-SA 2.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pherbellia nana: //fɛrˈbɛli.ə ˈnæ.nə//

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Identification

Distinguished from by its minute size (3 mm), the single transverse band on the , the short non-pointed grey ocellar plate, and the presence of two fine prescutellar acrostichal bristles. The black fore legs with pale provide additional diagnostic characters.

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Appearance

Extremely small sciomyzid, approximately 3 mm in body length. possess one distinct transverse band. Ocellar plate is short, grey in color, and not pointed apically. Two fine prescutellar acrostichal bristles present. Fore legs (legs 1) black except for the (hip joints).

Distribution

Palearctic region. Confirmed present in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Similar Taxa

Pherbellia annulipesSister comparison in taxonomic literature; distinguished by morphological differences in genitalia and leg coloration patterns
Pherbellia jaliliRecently described congeneric from Iran; P. nana used as comparative in molecular analysis