Paracantha cultaris
(Coquillett, 1894)
Paracantha cultaris is a tephritid fruit fly native to western North America, ranging south to Rica. are predominantly orange-brown in coloration. The has a documented association with sunflowers, where larvae develop inside the flower and adults remain in the vicinity of plants.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Paracantha cultaris: /ˌpærəˈkænθə kʌlˈtɛərɪs/
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Identification
can be recognized by their predominantly orange-brown coloration. Association with sunflower plants provides additional context for field identification. Specific diagnostic features separating this from are not documented in available sources.
Appearance
are mainly orange-brown in color.
Habitat
Associated with sunflower plants. are usually found near sunflowers.
Distribution
Western North America, extending as far south as Rica.
Host Associations
- sunflowers - larval developmentmaggots develop inside sunflower
Life Cycle
Larval stage occurs inside sunflower . stage occurs near plants.
Behavior
remain in proximity to sunflower plants.
Similar Taxa
- other Paracantha speciescongeneric share similar and sunflower association; specific distinguishing features for P. cultaris are not documented in available sources
More Details
Taxonomic authority
Described by Coquillett in 1894.