Tetanops parallelus
Steyskal, 1970
Tetanops parallelus is a of picture-winged fly in the Ulidiidae, described by Steyskal in 1970. The Tetanops comprises six known species in North America, all of which are root-feeders in their larval stage. display the characteristic patterned wings typical of ulidiid flies. This species belongs to a group that is rarely considered economically significant, though larval root-feeding habits may occasionally affect living plants.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tetanops parallelus: //tɛˈtæn.ɒps pəˈræ.ləˌləs//
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Diet
Larvae feed in the roots of living plants. Specific plants for T. parallelus have not been documented.
Human Relevance
The six Tetanops are noted as the only ulidiids with potential pest status due to larval root-feeding habits, though specific economic impacts of T. parallelus have not been reported.
Similar Taxa
- Tetanops spp.Five other congeneric share the same , root-feeding larval habit, and general ; specific separation requires examination of and original description details.