Albovaria
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Pherbellia albovaria
Pherbellia albovaria is a species of marsh fly in the family Sciomyzidae, first described by Coquillett in 1901. The genus Pherbellia comprises predatory or parasitoid flies associated with aquatic or semi-aquatic mollusks. Like other sciomyzids, this species likely has larvae that develop in association with freshwater snails or slugs, though specific biological details for P. albovaria remain poorly documented. The species name 'albovaria' refers to white (albo-) markings on the legs or body (varia, varied).