Quateiella
Cook, 1975
Species Guides
2Quateiella is a of minute black scavenger flies (Diptera: Scatopsidae) established by Cook in 1975. It belongs to the tribe Swammerdamellini within the Scatopsinae. The genus is poorly known, with no observations recorded on major biodiversity platforms and limited published information available.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Quateiella: /kʷɑtiˈɛlə/
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Identification
Members of Quateiella can be distinguished from other Scatopsidae by tribal placement in Swammerdamellini, though specific diagnostic features for the remain undocumented in readily accessible literature. The Scatopsidae is characterized by small size (usually 1-5 mm), hump-backed , reduced wing venation with a distinct anal lobe, and short .
Distribution
The distribution of Quateiella has not been documented in major biodiversity databases. As a member of Scatopsidae, in this likely occur in regions where related genera of Swammerdamellini are found, though this remains speculative.
Ecological Role
As members of Scatopsidae, in this likely function as decomposers in nutrient cycling, though specific ecological roles for Quateiella have not been documented.
Similar Taxa
- SwammerdamellaBoth belong to the tribe Swammerdamellini and share tribal characteristics; Swammerdamella is the type genus of the tribe and better documented.
- Scatopsidae (other genera)Quateiella shares -level traits of minute black scavenger flies, including small size and reduced wing venation, with other scatopsid .
More Details
Taxonomic history
The was established by E.C. Cook in 1975. No -level revisions or comprehensive treatments are readily available in major taxonomic databases.
Data deficiency
Quateiella has zero observations on iNaturalist and limited presence in GBIF, indicating either extreme rarity, restricted geographic range, or taxonomic obscurity requiring examination.