Pherbina coryleti
This record describes Pherbina coryleti (species). Recorded family: Sciomyzidae. Recorded order: Diptera.
Identification and Appearance
Body length 6.8-9.3mm, wing length 5.8-8.0mm The thorax has brownish stripes on a yellowish-grey ground. The wings are yellowish-grey marked with a brown net-like pattern. Along the margins of water bodies including coastal marshes. Larvae are believed to feed on aquatic and possibly terrestrial pulmonate snails. Common across England and Wales, becoming more localised in Scotland. Rozkosný 'The Sciomyzidae (Diptera) of Fennoscandia and Denmark. Fauna Entomologica Scandinavica, Volume: 14' No additional images available for this species.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Diptera
- Family
- Sciomyzidae
- Genus
- Pherbina
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Along the margins of water bodies including coastal marshes.
Seasonal Activity
May to September.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Larvae are believed to feed on aquatic and possibly terrestrial pulmonate snails.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Common across England and Wales, becoming more localised in Scotland.
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Diptera, the group containing Pherbina coryleti. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pherbina coryleti
What is Pherbina coryleti?
Pherbina coryleti is a species in the family Sciomyzidae, within the order Diptera.
How big is Pherbina coryleti?
6.8-9.3mm, wing length 5.8-8.0mm The thorax has brownish stripes on a yellowish-grey ground. The wings are yellowish-grey marked with a brown net-like pattern.
Where is Pherbina coryleti found?
Habitat: Along the margins of water bodies including coastal marshes.
When is Pherbina coryleti active?
Pherbina coryleti: seasonal activity - May to September..
What is the life cycle of a Pherbina coryleti?
Larvae are believed to feed on aquatic and possibly terrestrial pulmonate snails.