Chaetochlorops inquilinus
(Coquillett, 1898)
Chaetochlorops inquilinus is a of frit fly in the Chloropidae. It belongs to a small to the New World, characterized by distinctive male terminalia . The species has been documented in neotropical forest and has known associations with plants.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chaetochlorops inquilinus: //ˌkiːtəˈklɔːrɒps ɪnˈkwɪlɪnəs//
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Identification
Males can be distinguished by peculiar of the terminalia, a -level diagnostic feature. Detailed examination of external and internal morphology is required for definitive identification.
Habitat
Amazon and Atlantic forests in Brazil; also recorded from Nicaragua. These are tropical forest environments with distinct vegetation structure.
Distribution
Brazil (Amazon and Atlantic forests), Nicaragua. The Chaetochlorops is to the New World.
Similar Taxa
- Other Chaetochlorops speciesSimilar -level ; male terminalia structure provides primary distinguishing feature
- Other Chloropidae-level resemblance in general body plan; requires examination of male genitalia and other detailed morphological characters for separation
More Details
Original combination
Originally described as Siphonella inquilina by Coquillett in 1898 before transfer to Chaetochlorops.
Research history
First records from Brazil and Nicaragua were published in 2021, significantly expanding the known range beyond previous documentation.