Frit-fly
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Apallates neocoxendix
Apallates neocoxendix is a species of frit fly in the family Chloropidae, originally described as Oscinella neocoxendix by Sabrosky in 1940. It belongs to the genus Apallates, a small group of chloropid flies within the subfamily Oscinellinae. Very few observations of this species exist in public databases, suggesting it is either rare, undercollected, or restricted to specific habitats. The species is known from North America.
Apotropina hirta
Apotropina hirta is a species of frit fly in the family Chloropidae, first described by Loew in 1863. It belongs to the subfamily Siphonellopsinae, a group of small flies often associated with grasses and other herbaceous vegetation. The genus Apotropina contains relatively few described species, and A. hirta appears to be among the more rarely encountered members based on limited observational records. Like other chloropids, adults are typically small and inconspicuous, with larvae that develop in plant tissues.
Chaetochlorops inquilinus
Chaetochlorops inquilinus is a species of frit fly in the family Chloropidae. It belongs to a small genus endemic to the New World, characterized by distinctive male terminalia morphology. The species has been documented in neotropical forest habitats and has known associations with host plants.
Chlorops certimus
Chlorops certimus is a species of frit fly in the family Chloropidae, described by Adams in 1904. It belongs to the genus Chlorops, a diverse group of small flies commonly associated with grasses and other monocot plants. The species is accepted in taxonomic databases but remains poorly documented in primary literature. Most Chloropidae are phytophagous, with larvae developing in stems or leaves of host plants.
Chlorops crocota
Chlorops crocota is a species of frit fly in the family Chloropidae, described by Loew in 1863. It is currently treated as a synonym of Chlorops crocotus. Chloropidae are small, often yellowish flies commonly known as grass flies or frit flies, many of which are associated with grasses and cereal crops. The specific biology and ecology of this nominal taxon remain poorly documented due to its synonymized status.
Chlorops rufescens
Chlorops rufescens is a species of frit fly in the family Chloropidae, order Diptera. The species was described by Roser in 1840. A junior synonym, Chlorops rufescens Oldenberg, 1923, has been published but the Roser authorship takes priority. The species belongs to the genus Chlorops, a diverse group of small flies commonly known as grass flies or frit flies. As with many Chloropidae, detailed natural history information for this specific species remains limited in published literature.
Chlorops sulphureus
Yellow Grass Fly
Chlorops sulphureus is a species of frit fly in the family Chloropidae, described by Loew in 1863. The species name 'sulphureus' refers to its yellow coloration. It belongs to a genus containing numerous grass-associated species, many of which are economically significant as pests of cereal crops. As a member of Chloropidae, it likely develops in association with grasses or sedges, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented in available literature.
Conioscinella flavescens
Conioscinella flavescens is a species of grass fly in the family Chloropidae, first described by Tucker in 1908. The genus Conioscinella belongs to the subfamily Oscinellinae, a group of small flies commonly known as frit flies or grass flies. Members of this family are typically associated with grasses and sedges, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented. The species name 'flavescens' refers to a yellowish or becoming-yellow coloration.
Dasyopa latifrons
Dasyopa latifrons is a species of frit fly in the family Chloropidae, first described by Loew in 1872. It belongs to the subfamily Oscinellinae and tribe Siphonellini. The genus Dasyopa is part of a diverse group of small flies commonly known as grass flies or frit flies, many of which are associated with grasses and sedges. The specific epithet 'latifrons' refers to the broad frons (frontal region of the head), a characteristic morphological feature of this species.
Elachiptera
frit flies
Elachiptera is a genus of small frit flies in the family Chloropidae, subfamily Oscinellinae. The genus contains approximately 81 valid species distributed across North America, Europe, and Asia, with some species extending into the Oriental Region. Several species are known agricultural pests of cereal crops, with larvae feeding internally within stems of wheat and maize. The genus includes both fully winged and wingless (brachypterous) species.
Elachiptera angusta
frit fly
Elachiptera angusta is a species of frit fly in the family Chloropidae, originally described by Sabrosky in 1948. The species is currently recognized as a synonym of Ceratobarys angusta. It belongs to the subfamily Oscinellinae and tribe Elachipterini. Very few observations of this species have been documented, with only three records in iNaturalist.
Elachiptera erythropleura
Elachiptera erythropleura is a species of frit fly in the family Chloropidae, originally described by Sabrosky in 1948. The species has been synonymized under the genus Ceratobarys, with the accepted name being Ceratobarys erythropleura. Chloropidae are commonly known as grass flies or frit flies, many of which are associated with grasses and cereal crops. The specific epithet 'erythropleura' refers to reddish lateral thoracic structures.
Elachiptera flaviceps
Elachiptera flaviceps is a species of frit fly in the family Chloropidae, originally described by Sabrosky in 1948. It is currently treated as a synonym of Ceratobarys flaviceps. The species belongs to the subfamily Oscinellinae and tribe Elachipterini. Very few observations exist in public databases, with only 7 records documented on iNaturalist.
Elachiptera longiventris
frit fly
Elachiptera longiventris is a species of frit fly in the family Chloropidae, originally described by Johannsen in 1924. The species has been subject to taxonomic revision, with some authorities placing it in the genus Ceratobarys. It belongs to a family of small flies commonly associated with grasses and sedges.
Elachiptera nigriceps
frit fly
Elachiptera nigriceps is a small fly species in the family Chloropidae, commonly known as frit flies. The species was originally described by Loew in 1863 under the name Crassiseta nigriceps and has since been placed in both Elachiptera and Ceratobarys by different taxonomic authorities. It belongs to a family of flies often associated with grasses and cereal crops.
Elliponeura debilis
Elliponeura debilis is a species of frit fly in the family Chloropidae, first described by Loew in 1869. The genus Elliponeura belongs to the tribe Diplotoxini within the subfamily Chloropinae. Chloropid flies are generally small, often yellowish or greenish, and many species are associated with grasses and cereal crops.
Epichlorops elongatus
Epichlorops elongatus is a species of frit fly in the family Chloropidae, described by Wheeler in 1994. The genus Epichlorops belongs to the subfamily Chloropinae and tribe Chloropini. Very little is known about the biology or ecology of this species. Records indicate it has been observed at least twice, but detailed information about its habits, host associations, and distribution remains sparse.
Eribolus longulus
Eribolus longulus is a species of frit fly in the family Chloropidae, first described by Loew in 1863. Like other members of this family, it is a small dipteran with reduced wing venation. The genus Eribolus contains species that are generally poorly studied, with limited published information on their biology and ecology.
Gaurax dorsalis
frit fly
Gaurax dorsalis is a species of frit fly in the family Chloropidae, a family commonly known as grass flies or frit flies. The species was described by Loew in 1863. Chloropidae are small, often inconspicuous flies, many of which are associated with grasses or other monocot plants. The genus Gaurax is placed in the tribe Botanobiini within the subfamily Oscinellinae.
Gaurax maculipes
Gaurax maculipes is a species of frit fly in the family Chloropidae, described by Sabrosky in 1951. It is a member of the tribe Botanobiini within the subfamily Oscinellinae. The species is known from very limited occurrence records, with only one documented observation in iNaturalist as of the available data. Like other chloropid flies, it likely has close ecological associations with grasses or sedges, though specific biology remains undocumented.
Gaurax melanotum
frit fly
Gaurax melanotum is a species of frit fly in the family Chloropidae, first described by Sabrosky in 1951. The species belongs to the tribe Botanobiini within the subfamily Oscinellinae. It is a small dipteran with limited documented observations.
Gaurax pseudostigma
frit fly
Gaurax pseudostigma is a species of frit fly in the family Chloropidae, first described by Johnson in 1913. The genus Gaurax belongs to the tribe Botanobiini within the subfamily Oscinellinae. Like other chloropid flies, it is a small dipteran, but specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Gaurax shannoni
frit fly
Gaurax shannoni is a species of frit fly in the family Chloropidae, first described by Sabrosky in 1951. The species belongs to the genus Gaurax within the tribe Botanobiini. Very little specific information is available about this species beyond its taxonomic placement. It is one of numerous small dipteran species in a family commonly known as frit flies or grass flies.
Hippelates nobilis
Hippelates nobilis is a species of frit fly in the family Chloropidae, first described by Loew in 1863. The species has been documented in Florida with a newly recorded host plant association, though the specific host plant identity was not detailed in available source material. As a member of the Hippelates genus, it belongs to a group of small flies commonly known as eye gnats or frit flies, though species-specific biological details for H. nobilis remain limited in published literature.
Hippelates proboscideus
frit fly
Hippelates proboscideus is a small frit fly in the family Chloropidae, described by Williston in 1896. The species has been documented in Brazil (Bahia, Ceará) and Hawaii, indicating a broad geographic spread possibly facilitated by human activity. Like other members of Hippelates, it belongs to a genus known for eye-frequenting behavior in some species, though specific habits for this species remain poorly documented. The single iNaturalist observation suggests it is rarely encountered or underreported.
Malloewia abdominalis
Malloewia abdominalis is a species of frit fly in the family Chloropidae, a group of small flies commonly known as grass flies or frit flies. The species was described by Becker in 1912. Chloropidae are generally associated with grasses and sedges, with larvae typically feeding on stems or roots.
Microcercis insularis
Microcercis insularis is a species of frit fly in the family Chloropidae, first described by Malloch in 1914. It belongs to the subfamily Oscinellinae and tribe Oscinellini. As with other members of Chloropidae, this species is likely associated with grassland or agricultural habitats, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented. The genus Microcercis is part of a diverse group of small flies commonly known as frit flies or grass flies.
Microcercis johanni
Microcercis johanni is a species of frit fly in the family Chloropidae, described by Foster in 2024. The genus Microcercis belongs to the tribe Oscinellini, a group of small dipterans commonly associated with grasses and sedges. As a recently described species, detailed biological information remains limited. The species epithet honors an individual named Johann.
Neodiplotoxa nigricans
Neodiplotoxa nigricans is a species of frit fly in the family Chloropidae, described by Loew in 1872. It belongs to the subfamily Chloropinae and tribe Diplotoxini. Members of this genus are small flies typically associated with grassland and wetland habitats. The specific epithet 'nigricans' refers to the dark or blackish coloration characteristic of this species.
Oscinella
frit flies
Oscinella is a genus of small flies in the family Chloropidae, commonly known as frit flies. The genus contains multiple species, several of which are significant agricultural pests of cereal crops and pasture grasses. The most economically important species is O. frit, which attacks oats, wheat, and other cereals. Species within the genus exhibit distinct flight behaviors and host plant preferences, with some being migratory and others sedentary.
Oscinisoma alienum
Oscinisoma alienum is a species of frit fly in the family Chloropidae, originally described as Elachiptera aliena by Becker in 1912. The species is placed in the tribe Oscinisomatini within the subfamily Oscinellinae. It belongs to a genus of small flies commonly known as grass flies or frit flies.
Parectecephala eucera
Parectecephala eucera is a species of frit fly in the family Chloropidae, originally described by Loew in 1863 under the genus Chlorops. It belongs to a genus of small flies commonly associated with grasses and sedges. The species has been recorded in very few observations, with only three documented occurrences in iNaturalist as of the available data.
Rhopalopterum carbonarium
Rhopalopterum carbonarium is a small fly species in the family Chloropidae (frit flies or grass flies), described by Hermann Loew in 1869. Members of this genus are known for their distinctive wing venation and reduced chaetotaxy. As with many Chloropidae, this species likely inhabits grassland and meadow environments, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.
Stenoscinis longipes
Stenoscinis longipes is a species of frit fly in the family Chloropidae, first described by Loew in 1863. The species belongs to the tribe Stenoscinini within the subfamily Oscinellinae. Very limited specific information is available about its biology and ecology.
Thaumatomyia pullipes
Thaumatomyia pullipes is a species of frit fly in the family Chloropidae, described by Coquillett in 1898. The genus Thaumatomyia comprises small flies commonly associated with grasses and cereal crops, though specific ecological details for this species remain limited in published literature. It belongs to the tribe Mindini within the subfamily Chloropinae.
Tricimba brunnicollis
Tricimba brunnicollis is a species of frit fly in the family Chloropidae, first described by Becker in 1912. It belongs to the genus Tricimba, a group of small, often inconspicuous flies associated with grasses and sedges. The species is part of the subfamily Oscinellinae and tribe Tricimbini. Very few observations exist in public databases, suggesting it is either genuinely rare or under-recorded due to its small size and cryptic habits.
Tricimba lineella
frit fly
Tricimba lineella is a species of frit fly in the family Chloropidae, first described by Fallén in 1820. It is a small dipteran known from European populations. The species belongs to a genus of grass-associated flies, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.