Acinia picturata
(Snow, 1894)
sourbush seed fly
Acinia picturata, the sourbush seed fly, is a tephritid fruit fly first described by Snow in 1894. It has been recorded in association with Pluchea odorata (Asteraceae), representing a documented plant relationship. The species has established in both native and introduced ranges across the Americas and Pacific islands.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Acinia picturata: /əˈsɪniə ˌpɪkˈtjʊrɑːtə/
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Distribution
Native range includes United States, Guatemala, and the West Indies. Introduced to Hawaii, Johnston Atoll, and Wake Island. GBIF records confirm presence in Hawaii, United States.
Host Associations
- Pluchea odorata - seed Documented plant association; new record reported in Florida Entomologist