Stenopa affinis
Quisenberry, 1949
Stenopa affinis is a of fruit fly in the Tephritidae, described by Quisenberry in 1949. It belongs to the Tephritinae and tribe Dithrycini. The Stenopa is placed within the subtribe Cecidocharina. Like other tephritid flies, it is likely associated with plant material, though specific relationships remain undocumented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Stenopa affinis: /ˈstɛnoʊpə əˈfaɪnɪs/
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Distribution
United States.
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Taxonomic placement
The is classified in the subtribe Cecidocharina within the tribe Dithrycini, Tephritinae. This placement reflects its relationship to other gall-forming or plant-associated tephritid flies, though specific biological details for this species are not documented.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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