Gaurax dorsalis
(Loew, 1863)
frit fly
Gaurax dorsalis is a of frit fly in the Chloropidae, a family commonly known as grass flies or frit flies. The species was described by Loew in 1863. Chloropidae are small, often inconspicuous flies, many of which are associated with grasses or other monocot plants. The Gaurax is placed in the tribe Botanobiini within the Oscinellinae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Gaurax dorsalis: /ˈɡaʊræks dɔːrˈseɪlɪs/
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Taxonomic Authority
First described by Friedrich Hermann Loew in 1863, a prominent German entomologist known for his work on Diptera.
Observation Record
As of available records, iNaturalist documents 6 observations of this , indicating it is rarely encountered or underreported.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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