Hippelates plebejus
Loew, 1863
frit fly
Hippelates plebejus is a of frit fly in the Chloropidae, first described by Loew in 1863. The Hippelates includes small flies commonly known as eye gnats or frit flies, though specific ecological details for H. plebejus remain poorly documented. Like other chloropids, it is presumed to be associated with grassy or agricultural . The species has been taxonomically validated but lacks detailed natural history studies.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hippelates plebejus: /hɪˈpɛlətiːz pləˈbiːdʒəs/
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