Ephydridae
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Rhysophora robusta
Rhysophora robusta is a species of shore flies in the family Ephydridae, described by Cresson in 1924. The genus Rhysophora belongs to the diverse family of brine flies and shore flies, which are typically associated with aquatic or semi-aquatic habitats. Very little specific biological information has been published for this particular species. The single iNaturalist observation suggests it remains rarely encountered or underreported.
Scatella arizonensis
Scatella arizonensis is a species of shore fly in the family Ephydridae, described by Cresson in 1935. The genus Scatella comprises small flies commonly associated with aquatic or semi-aquatic habitats. As a member of the Ephydridae, this species is part of a diverse family of true flies adapted to various wet environments. Very few specific details are documented about this particular species beyond its taxonomic description.
Scatella picea
shore fly
Scatella picea is a species of shore fly in the family Ephydridae, first described by Walker in 1849 as Ephydra picea. The species is notable for its larval feeding ecology, which has been experimentally studied. Larvae feed on algae and show differential utilization efficiency across algal taxa, with notably poor ability to use blue-green algae compared to some coexisting ephydrid species.
Scatella stagnalis
shore fly
Scatella stagnalis is a small shore fly in the family Ephydridae. It has been documented in both natural coastal habitats and artificial greenhouse environments, where it develops in moist, algae-rich substrates. The species is known as a pest in greenhouse agriculture, particularly in rockwool cultivation systems. Its life cycle has been studied under controlled temperature conditions, with development from egg to adult taking 10–16 days depending on temperature.
Scatellini
Scatellini is a tribe of small shore flies in the family Ephydridae. Members are characterized by their association with aquatic or semi-aquatic habitats, often found near the margins of water bodies. The tribe includes the genus Scatella, which is the most speciose and well-known group within this lineage. Scatellini flies are generally small, dark-colored, and possess distinctive wing patterns that aid in identification.
Setacera
Setacera is a genus of shore flies (family Ephydridae) established by Cresson in 1930. The genus occurs in multiple continents including Australia, where at least one species (S. breviventris) has been documented. As ephydrid flies, members of this genus are associated with aquatic or semi-aquatic habitats, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented in published literature.
Trimerina madizans
shore fly
Trimerina madizans is a species of shore fly in the family Ephydridae. The species was described by Fallén in 1813. Larvae are specialized predators of spider eggs, an unusual feeding strategy among Diptera. It occurs across northern and central Europe.
Typopsilopa
Typopsilopa is a genus of shore flies in the family Ephydridae, established by Cresson in 1916. The genus contains approximately 19 described species. Shore flies in this family are typically associated with aquatic or semi-aquatic habitats, often found along shorelines and in moist environments.
Typopsilopa nigra
Typopsilopa nigra is a species of shore fly in the family Ephydridae, first described by Williston in 1896. Shore flies in this family are generally associated with moist habitats including shorelines, wetlands, and aquatic environments. The specific epithet 'nigra' refers to its dark coloration. Very few observations of this species have been documented, with only a single observation recorded on iNaturalist.
Zeros
Zeros is a genus of shore flies in the family Ephydridae, described by Cresson in 1943. These small flies are part of the diverse dipteran fauna associated with aquatic and semi-aquatic habitats. As a genus within Ephydridae, members are presumed to have larvae that develop in moist or aquatic environments, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Zeros flavipes
Zeros flavipes is a species of shore fly in the family Ephydridae, described by Williston in 1896. As a member of the order Diptera, it possesses the characteristic single pair of wings and halteres typical of true flies. The specific epithet 'flavipes' refers to yellow legs, a trait that may aid in identification. Shore flies in this family are generally associated with moist or aquatic habitats, though specific ecological details for this species remain limited in available sources.