How to Identify Ephydridae
Ephydridae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Diptera, class Insecta. The family contains 7 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Ephydridae Species
Philygria debilis Loew, 1861
Philygria debilis Loew, 1861
Philygria debilis Loew, 1861 is a species of shore fly in the insect family Ephy…
Discomyza incurva (Fallén, 1823)
Discomyza incurva (Fallén, 1823)
Discomyza incurva is a small Palearctic fly in Ephydridae that parasitizes land …
Paralimna punctipennis (Wiedemann, 1830)
Paralimna punctipennis (Wiedemann, 1830)
Paralimna punctipennis is a shore fly species from the Ephydridae family found i…
Hydrellia tritici Coquillett, 1903
Hydrellia tritici Coquillett, 1903
Hydrellia tritici is an insect native to Australia, now found across Australasia…
Cirrula hians (Say, 1830)
Cirrula hians (Say, 1830)
Cirrula hians is a diving brine fly adapted to hypersaline waters, historically …
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Ephydridae?
Ephydridae animals belong to the Diptera order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 7 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Ephydridae?
Ephydridae is classified in the order Diptera, class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 7 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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