Chyliza scrobiculata
Melander, 1920
Chyliza scrobiculata is a of rust fly in the Psilidae, described by Melander in 1920. The species belongs to the Chyliza, a group of small to medium-sized flies often associated with plant stems. As with other members of Psilidae, are generally slender with reduced wing venation. The species is known from a single iNaturalist observation, indicating it is rarely documented or potentially undercollected.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chyliza scrobiculata: /kaɪˈlaɪzə skroʊˌbɪkjʊˈleɪtə/
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Taxonomic Note
The specific epithet 'scrobiculata' refers to a surface marked with small pits or depressions, likely describing a diagnostic morphological feature of the .
Data Availability
This has minimal published documentation beyond original description and taxonomic catalog entries. The single iNaturalist observation suggests limited contemporary study or restricted geographic range.