Goedenia
Freidberg & Norrbom, 1999
Species Guides
2Goedenia is a of fruit flies in the Tephritidae, established by Freidberg & Norrbom in 1999. It belongs to the Tephritinae and tribe Myopitini. The genus contains at least one described , G. steyskali, named in 2002. Like other tephritids, members of this genus are likely associated with plants, though specific remains poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Goedenia: //ɡɔɪˈdiːniə//
These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.
Similar Taxa
- MyopitesBoth belong to tribe Myopitini and share similar morphological features; Goedenia can be distinguished by specific wing pattern and genitalic characteristics described in the original description.
- UrophoraAnother in Tephritinae with similar body form; Goedenia lacks the distinctive wing markings and plant associations characteristic of Urophora .