Species Account for Melieria picta
Melieria picta (Meigen, 1826)
Diptera: other groups: Ulidiidae
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Taxonomic group: flies (other) (Diptera: other groups) - County data
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Status: Notable
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The species has a strong southeastern bias with records extending from the Isle of Wight to Yorkshire. The vast majority of records are from the Thames estuary, from saltmarsh and brackish ditches and fleets of coastal levels. The larvae possibly develop in decaying vegetable matter. Management should maintain a full transition of vegetation types on saltmarsh, unimpeded tidal patterns and use rotational ditch management to ensure a range of vegetation types and salinity. References
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