Acinia

Robineau-Desvoidy, 1830

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Acinia is a of tephritid fruit flies in the Tephritidae. The genus comprises approximately 13 described distributed primarily in the Palearctic and Nearctic regions. At least one species, Acinia picturata, has been documented in association with plants in the Asteraceae family.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Acinia: /æˈsɪniə/

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Distribution

Records from GBIF indicate presence in Denmark (DK), Norway (NO), and Sweden (SE). -level distributions vary; for example, Acinia picturata has been recorded in North America.

Host Associations

  • Pluchea odorata - plantNew record for Acinia picturata; Asteraceae

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