Hyadina albovenosa
This record describes Hyadina albovenosa (species). Recorded family: Ephydridae. Recorded order: Diptera.
Identification and Appearance
Named after the white crossveins. Some Nostima also have white crossveins, but have additional wing or thorax markings that H. albovenosa lacks.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Diptera (Flies)
- Superfamily
- Ephydroidea
- Family
- Ephydridae (Shore Flies)
- Subfamily
- Ilytheinae
- Genus
- Hyadina
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Reported as an "occasional inhabitant of the marsh reed habitat." (Clausen, 1983 quoting Deonier, 1965) Related species, like most Ilytheinae, feed on blue-green algae.
Geographic Range
Eastern North America
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Diptera, the group containing Hyadina albovenosa. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Diptera includes over 150,000 described species of flies, mosquitoes, and midges. Mosquitoes are the deadliest animal on Earth (CDC). Malaria alone causes ~249 million cases and over 608,000 deaths annually, mostly children under 5 (WHO). Vector-borne diseases account for over 17% of all infectious diseases, causing 700,000+ deaths per year.
Ecological role of the group
Despite their disease impact, flies are critical decomposers and pollinators. Hoverflies alone pollinate hundreds of crop and wildflower species. Flies are also the primary food source for many birds, bats, and fish. Forensic entomology relies heavily on fly species for crime scene analysis.
Economic and practical significance of the group
In the U.S., vector-borne disease cases tripled between 2004-2016, with over 640,000 cases reported in that period (CDC). Tickborne diseases doubled from 22,000 to 48,000 annual reports. Globally, mosquito-borne diseases cost billions in healthcare and lost productivity.
Recorded sources for this group: WHO, CDC, PNAS. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Hyadina albovenosa (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by John F. Carr
Frequently Asked Questions About Hyadina albovenosa
What is Hyadina albovenosa?
Hyadina albovenosa is a species in the family Ephydridae, within the order Diptera.
How big is Hyadina albovenosa?
1.5 mm
Where is Hyadina albovenosa found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Reported as an occasional inhabitant of the marsh reed habitat. (Clausen, 1983 quoting Deonier, 1965) Related species, like most Ilytheinae, feed on blue-green algae. |
| Range | Eastern North America |