Parectecephala
Becker, 1910
grass flies
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3Parectecephala is a of small flies in the Chloropidae, commonly known as grass flies. The genus contains approximately six described distributed across the Holarctic region. These flies are associated with grassland and are part of a family known for larval development in plant stems and decaying vegetation.
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Habitat
Grassland and meadow environments, based on association and .
Distribution
Recorded from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and the northeastern United States (Vermont). Distribution appears Holarctic with concentration in northern Europe and North America.
Ecological Role
As members of Chloropidae, larvae likely contribute to decomposition of plant material and nutrient cycling in grassland .
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Species diversity
The includes six described : Parectecephala aristalis, P. dissimilis, P. eucera, P. maculiceps, P. maculosa, and P. sanguinolenta.