Chyliza erudita

Melander, 1920

Chyliza erudita is a of in the , first described by Melander in 1920. It belongs to the Chyliza, a group of small commonly associated with stems and roots. The species is part of the Chylizinae within Psilidae. Limited specific ecological data are available for this species.

Rust Fly - Flickr - treegrow (6) by Katja Schulz from Washington, D. C., USA. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.Rust Fly - Flickr - treegrow (7) by Katja Schulz from Washington, D. C., USA. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.Rust Fly - Flickr - treegrow (5) by Katja Schulz from Washington, D. C., USA. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Chyliza erudita: /kʰɪˈlaɪzə ɛruˈdiːtə/

These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.

Identification

As a member of , Chyliza erudita likely exhibits the -typical slender body form and reduced characteristic of . Specific distinguishing features from are not documented in available sources. Identification to level likely requires examination of male terminalia or other subtle morphological characters typical of the .

Images

Similar Taxa

  • Other Chyliza speciesMembers of the Chyliza share similar body plans and preferences; -level identification requires detailed morphological examination.
  • Other Psilidae in related share the characteristics of slender bodies and association with plants; placement (Chylizinae) helps distinguish Chyliza from Psilinae.

More Details

Taxonomic note

The was described by Axel Leonard Melander in 1920. The Chyliza is the largest genus in , with most species poorly known biologically.

Tags

Sources and further reading