Cetema elongatum

(Meigen, 1830)

Cetema elongatum is a small fly in the Chloropidae, commonly known as grass flies. It occurs across the Palearctic region, with confirmed records from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. The larval stage has been documented feeding on grasses in the family Poaceae.

Cetema elongatum, Trawscoed, North Wales, Aug 2015 2 - Flickr - janetgraham84 by Janet Graham. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.Cetema elongatum, Trawscoed, North Wales, Aug 2015 - Flickr - janetgraham84 by Janet Graham. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cetema elongatum: //ˌkɛˈteː.mə eˌloːŋˈɡaː.tum//

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Habitat

Grassland environments supporting grasses in the Poaceae.

Distribution

Palearctic region; confirmed present in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Diet

Larva feeds on Poaceae (grasses). diet unknown.

Host Associations

  • Poaceae - larval food plantSpecific grass not documented.

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Nomenclature

Originally described as Chlorops elongata by Meigen in 1830, later transferred to the Cetema.

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