Renocera pallida
This record describes Renocera pallida (species). Recorded family: Sciomyzidae. Recorded order: Diptera.
Identification and Appearance
Size 4.2 to 6.2 mm. Generally orange-brown in colour. Can only be identified by detailed examination. Water margins, wet woodland and areas with waterlogged soil. Appears to be bivoltine with a flight period between May and September. The larvae are predators of pea mussels and other small water shell creatures. No additional images available for this species.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Diptera
- Family
- Sciomyzidae
- Genus
- Renocera
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Water margins, wet woodland and areas with waterlogged soil.
Seasonal Activity
Appears to be bivoltine with a flight period between May and September.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
The larvae are predators of pea mussels and other small water shell creatures.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widespread in Britain.
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Diptera, the group containing Renocera pallida. 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 Renocera pallida
What is Renocera pallida?
Renocera pallida is a species in the family Sciomyzidae, within the order Diptera.
How big is Renocera pallida?
4.2 to 6.2 mm. Generally orange-brown in colour.
Where is Renocera pallida found?
Habitat: Water margins, wet woodland and areas with waterlogged soil.
When is Renocera pallida active?
Renocera pallida: seasonal activity - Appears to be bivoltine with a flight period between May and September..
What is the life cycle of a Renocera pallida?
The larvae are predators of pea mussels and other small water shell creatures.