Brine fly

Philygria debilis

Classification

Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Family: Ephydridae

Ephydridae (shore flies, sometimes brine flies) is a family of insects in the order Diptera. Shore flies are tiny flies that can be found near seashores or at smaller inland waters, such as ponds. About 2,000 species have been described worldwide, including Ochthera.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog

United States of America · 55Canada · 7

Sources and credits

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Brine fly

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