Aciurina bigeloviae

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Superfamily: Tephritoidea
Family: Tephritidae
Subfamily: Tephritinae
Tribe: Dithrycini
Genus: Aciurina
Species: bigeloviae

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Aciurina bigeloviae: /ˌeɪsɪˈjʊərɪnə bɪˌɡɛloʊˈvaɪ.iː/

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Summary

Aciurina bigeloviae is a species of fruit fly in the Tephritidae family that induces galls on Ericameria nauseosa plants. It is found in Canada and the United States and develops its larvae within these plant galls during its life cycle.

Physical Characteristics

Aciurina bigeloviae is a small fruit fly, typical of the Tephritidae family. Specific physical characteristics are not detailed in the provided information.

Identification Tips

Identification of Aciurina bigeloviae may require careful examination of morphology, particularly in comparison to similar species within the Tephritinae subfamily.

Habitat

This species is associated with the Ericameria nauseosa plant, where it induces galls.

Distribution

Aciurina bigeloviae is distributed in Canada and the United States.

Diet

As larvae, the diet consists of the plant tissue within the galls induced on Ericameria nauseosa.

Life Cycle

The larvae develop within the galls created on the plant, utilizing the plant tissue as nourishment throughout their lifecycle.

Reproduction

Aciurina bigeloviae reproduces by laying eggs on the buds of host plants, which then form galls for larval development.

Ecosystem Role

As a gall-inducing insect, Aciurina bigeloviae plays a role in the ecology of its host plant, influencing plant health and community dynamics.