Ilythea spilota is a species of 'shore flies' belonging to the family Ephydridae.[2]
| Ilythea spilota | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Diptera |
| Family: | Ephydridae |
| Subfamily: | Ilytheinae |
| Tribe: | Ilytheini |
| Genus: | Ilythea |
| Species: | I. spilota |
| Binomial name | |
| Ilythea spilota | |
It is a Holarctic species with a limited distribution in Europe [3] They are found along shorelines of small streams. The larvae consume pinnate diatoms. Newly hatched larvae form a protective case by fastening a mix of sand grains and detritus to their dorsal surfaces.[4]