Sericomyia nigra
Portschinsky, 1873
Polar Pond Fly
Sericomyia nigra is a of ( ) described by Portschinsky in 1873. It belongs to the tribe Milesiini within Eristalinae. The species is known from Scandinavia (Norway and Sweden) based on distribution records. As a member of the Sericomyia, its likely develop in bog mat pools, though this specific association has not been directly documented for S. nigra itself. are presumably , as is characteristic of the family.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sericomyia nigra: /ˌsɛrɪˈkoʊmiə ˈnaɪɡrə/
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Distribution
Norway and Sweden. GBIF records indicate presence in both countries.
Life Cycle
As a member of Sericomyia, are presumed to develop in bog mat pools and possess the characteristic rat-tailed form with an extensible for breathing. However, this specific has not been directly documented for S. nigra.
Similar Taxa
- Sericomyia silentisAnother Sericomyia with overlapping distribution in northern Europe; distinguished by coloration and pattern differences.
- Eristalis tenaxShares the rat-tailed larval form and aquatic preferences, but belongs to a different with distinct .
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Taxonomic placement
Sericomyia nigra is classified in tribe Milesiini (formerly Sericomyiini), Eristalinae. The tribe includes with adapted to aquatic or semi-aquatic environments, typically possessing the distinctive rat-tailed breathing .