Quateiella quatei
(Cook, 1956)
Quateiella quatei is a minute black fly in the Scatopsidae, originally described from the Philippines. The Quateiella was established to accommodate with distinctive male genitalic structures. Like other scatopsids, are associated with decaying organic matter. The species epithet honors entomologist L.W. Quate.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Quateiella quatei: //kwɑːˈteɪ.iˌɛl.lə ˈkwɑːteɪ//
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Identification
Belongs to Swammerdamellini tribe, characterized by reduced wing venation and compact body form. Male genitalia with distinctive parameral structures separate it from . Specific diagnostic features require examination of .
Distribution
Philippines (type locality).
Similar Taxa
- Other Quateiella speciesDistinguished primarily by male genitalic and subtle differences in antennal structure.
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Nomenclature
Originally described in Scatopse by Cook (1956). Transferred to Quateiella when the genus was erected by Enderlein in 1912, though modern generic concepts were refined by subsequent . The genus name honors L.W. Quate, a in Diptera .
Type Specimen
presumably deposited in collection where Cook worked; exact repository requires verification.