Fiebrigella
Duda, 1921
Fiebrigella is a of small flies in the Chloropidae, first described by Duda in 1921. Members of this genus belong to the Oscinellinae and tribe Fibrigellini. Chloropid flies, commonly known as grass flies or frit flies, are generally small and often associated with grasses and other monocot plants. The genus remains poorly documented in public sources, with limited -level information available.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Fiebrigella: /fiːˌɛbrɪˈɡɛlə/
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Identification
As a Chloropidae , Fiebrigella likely exhibit the -typical reduced wing venation with a characteristic bend in the fourth longitudinal (M1+2). Distinctive features separating Fiebrigella from related genera within the Oscinellinae have not been clearly documented in accessible sources. Specimens would require examination of male genitalia and detailed chaetotaxy for definitive identification.
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Taxonomic note
The is placed in the tribe Fibrigellini, a small tribe within the Oscinellinae. The spelling 'Fibrigellini' in Catalogue of Life appears to be an error for 'Fiebrigellini', reflecting the genus name Fiebrigella. The genus honors the German entomologist Karl Fiebrig (1861–1928), who worked extensively on South American insects.
Data availability
Only 7 observations are recorded in iNaturalist, indicating extreme rarity in citizen science datasets. No -level treatments or revisionary works were found in major accessible databases.