The larval period lasted 8-10 days. Puparia were formed in the same habitat occupied by the larvae. The dorsal cases formed by the larvae remained in place on the upper surface of the puparia. The pupal period lasted 6-10 days. All three species were multivoltine. 展开 ...
At moderate latitudes, both puparia and adults overwinter, but winter collecting indicates that the adult is the main overwintering stage. The adults typically shelter deep in shoreline grass and sedge hummocks. Some gravid females overwinter and adults in general feed and fly during still, sunlit...
Locally known as "pupa", ephydrids are collected in large numbers. Although consumed since pre-Hispanic times, no other commercial fisheries of ephydrids are known worldwide. This study records the species composition and abundance of the "pupa" throughout an annual cycle in the West Basin, ...