Procecidocharoides

Foote, 1960

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Procecidocharoides is a of fruit flies in the Tephritidae, established by Foote in 1960. The genus contains three described : P. flavissima, P. penelope, and P. pullata. Members of this genus belong to the tribe Dithrycini within the Tephritinae. Tephritid flies in this group are generally associated with plants, though specific relationships for Procecidocharoides remain poorly documented.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Procecidocharoides: //ˌproʊsɛˌsɪdoʊˈkæroʊˌaɪdiːz//

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Distribution

Recorded from the United States, including Vermont. Distribution data are sparse and likely incomplete.

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Taxonomic placement

The is classified in the subtribe Cecidocharina, tribe Dithrycini, Tephritinae. This placement reflects morphological affinities with other gall-forming or stem-boring tephritids, though this ecological role has not been confirmed for Procecidocharoides specifically.

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