Chaetopsis quadrifasciata
Curran, 1928
picture-winged fly
Chaetopsis quadrifasciata is a of picture-winged fly in the Ulidiidae, first described by Curran in 1928. The Chaetopsis belongs to a group of flies commonly known as ulidiids or picture-winged flies, characterized by patterned wings. Available information on this species is limited; it is known from a small number of observations (16 records in iNaturalist). The specific epithet "quadrifasciata" refers to four bands or stripes, likely describing wing patterning.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chaetopsis quadrifasciata: /kaɪˈtɒpsɪs ˌkwɒdrɪfæˈsaɪtə/
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Taxonomic Note
The Ulidiidae is commonly referred to as "picture-winged flies" due to the distinctive patterned wings of many . This name was historically applied to the family Platystomatidae (signal flies), but is now more consistently used for Ulidiidae. The Chaetopsis contains multiple species, most of which are poorly documented in terms of natural history.
Data Limitations
This has minimal published biological or ecological information. The 16 iNaturalist observations suggest it is rarely encountered or underreported. No plants, larval , or behavioral studies have been located for this specific species.