Chaetochlorops inquilinus
This record describes Chaetochlorops inquilinus (species). Recorded family: Chloropidae. Recorded order: Diptera.
Identification and Appearance
Very strongly bristled for Chloropidae Inquiline in midge galls, especially on asters.
Identification notes
Very strongly bristled for Chloropidae
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Diptera (Flies)
- Superfamily
- Carnoidea
- Family
- Chloropidae (Frit Flies)
- Subfamily
- Oscinellinae
- Tribe
- Incertellini
- Genus
- Chaetochlorops
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Eastern half of USA
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Diptera, the group containing Chaetochlorops inquilinus. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Diptera includes over 150,000 described species of flies, mosquitoes, and midges. Mosquitoes are the deadliest animal on Earth (CDC). Malaria alone causes ~249 million cases and over 608,000 deaths annually, mostly children under 5 (WHO). Vector-borne diseases account for over 17% of all infectious diseases, causing 700,000+ deaths per year.
Ecological role of the group
Despite their disease impact, flies are critical decomposers and pollinators. Hoverflies alone pollinate hundreds of crop and wildflower species. Flies are also the primary food source for many birds, bats, and fish. Forensic entomology relies heavily on fly species for crime scene analysis.
Economic and practical significance of the group
In the U.S., vector-borne disease cases tripled between 2004-2016, with over 640,000 cases reported in that period (CDC). Tickborne diseases doubled from 22,000 to 48,000 annual reports. Globally, mosquito-borne diseases cost billions in healthcare and lost productivity.
Recorded sources for this group: WHO, CDC, PNAS. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Chaetochlorops inquilinus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Keith Bayless; Additional contributions by Vox Sciurorum
Frequently Asked Questions About Chaetochlorops inquilinus
What is Chaetochlorops inquilinus?
Chaetochlorops inquilinus is a species in the family Chloropidae, within the order Diptera.
How do you identify Chaetochlorops inquilinus?
Very strongly bristled for Chloropidae
Where is Chaetochlorops inquilinus found?
Range: Eastern half of USA