Chlorops palpalis

Adams, 1903

Chlorops palpalis is a of frit fly in the Chloropidae, described by Adams in 1903. The Chlorops comprises small to minute flies commonly known as grass flies or frit flies, many of which are associated with grasses and cereal crops. Members of this genus typically have reduced wing venation and characteristic chaetotaxy. The specific epithet 'palpalis' refers to features of the palpus, a mouthpart structure.

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How to pronounce Chlorops palpalis: //ˈklɔːrɒps pælˈpeɪlɪs//

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