Steyskal-1970
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Tetanops parallelus
Tetanops parallelus is a species of picture-winged fly in the family Ulidiidae, described by Steyskal in 1970. The genus Tetanops comprises six known species in North America, all of which are root-feeders in their larval stage. Adults 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.