Aciurina opaca
(Coquillett, 1899)
Aciurina opaca is a of tephritid fruit fly in the Tephritidae, described by Coquillett in 1899. The Aciurina belongs to the tribe Eurostini within the Tephritinae. Tephritid fruit flies are known for their specialized relationships with plants, often associated with flower or developing fruits. This species is recorded from the United States, though specific details about its and associations remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aciurina opaca: /əˈsaɪjʊrɪnə oʊˈpækə/
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Distribution
United States.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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