Ceratobarys
Coquillett, 1898
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1Ceratobarys is a of frit flies in the Chloropidae, established by Coquillett in 1898. The genus contains a single described , Ceratobarys eulophus. Chloropidae are commonly known as grass flies or frit flies, though specific ecological details for this genus remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ceratobarys: /ˌsɛrətəˈbɛərɪs/
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Identification
Distinguishable from other Chloropidae by genitalic and wing venation characters; definitive identification requires examination of or detailed morphological analysis. The status simplifies identification to level, though this requires knowledge of the .
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Distribution
Documented from Vermont, United States; broader distribution within North America possible but unverified.
Similar Taxa
- Other Chloropidae generaCeratobarys can be confused with other small frit flies in the Oscinellinae; separation requires examination of male genitalia and specific wing patterns characteristic of the tribe Elachipterini.
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Taxonomic status
The remains with only C. eulophus described; additional may await description or the genus may be rarely collected.
Data availability
With only 29 iNaturalist observations and limited literature references, biological and ecological data for this are sparse.