Elachiptera vittata
Sabrosky, 1948
Elachiptera vittata is a of frit fly in the Chloropidae, originally described by Sabrosky in 1948. It is currently treated as a synonym of Ceratobarys vittata. The Elachiptera belongs to the Oscinellinae, a group of small flies commonly known as grass flies or frit flies. Many chloropid larvae develop in association with grasses or decaying plant matter, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented.

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How to pronounce Elachiptera vittata: /ˌɛləˈkɪptərə vɪˈtɑːtə/
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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- Chrysomelidae | Beetles In The Bush | Page 5
- Bug Eric: Eight Illinois Wasp and Bee Mimics in Twenty Minutes
- Striped Cucumber Beetles: A New Guide Reviews Management Options for Vexing Cucurbit Pests
- Megalopygidae | Beetles In The Bush