Elachiptera erythropleura
Sabrosky, 1948
Elachiptera erythropleura is a of in the , originally described by Sabrosky in 1948. The species has been synonymized under the Ceratobarys, with the accepted name being Ceratobarys erythropleura. Chloropidae are commonly known as or frit flies, many of which are associated with grasses and cereal . The specific epithet 'erythropleura' refers to reddish thoracic structures.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Elachiptera erythropleura: //ɛˌlæˈkɪptərə ɛˌrɪˌθroʊˈplʊrə//
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Taxonomic Status
This is currently treated as a synonym of Ceratobarys erythropleura (Sabrosky, 1948). The Ceratobarys was previously considered distinct from Elachiptera but has been synonymized or treated as a subgenus in various . The Catalogue of Life and GBIF both list Elachiptera erythropleura as a synonym with accepted placement in Ceratobarys.