Parectecephala eucera

(Loew, 1863)

Parectecephala eucera is a of in the , originally described by Loew in 1863 under the Chlorops. It belongs to a genus of small commonly associated with grasses and sedges. The species has been recorded in very few observations, with only three documented occurrences in iNaturalist as of the available data.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Parectecephala eucera: //pæˌrɛk.təˈsɛ.fə.lə juːˈsɪə.rə//

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Distribution

Records indicate presence in North America; specific range details are limited due to scarcity of observations. The has been documented in only three iNaturalist observations, suggesting either genuine rarity or under-.

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Taxonomic History

Originally described as Chlorops eucera by Loew in 1863, this was later transferred to the Parectecephala. The basionym Chlorops eucera is still referenced in some databases.

Data Scarcity

This is exceptionally poorly documented in public databases, with only three iNaturalist observations and minimal published literature. This may reflect either natural rarity, cryptic habits, or lack of targeted survey effort rather than true absence from .