Euaresta stigmatica
Coquillett, 1902
Euaresta stigmatica is a fruit fly in the Tephritidae. It is known from southern California, where it develops on ragweed plants (Ambrosia spp., Asteraceae). The species was described by Coquillett in 1902. stages have been documented in detail.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Euaresta stigmatica: /juːəˈrɛstə stɪɡˈmætɪkə/
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Habitat
Southern California; closely associated with Ambrosia spp. (ragweed) plants in the Asteraceae . The develops on these plants, suggesting specificity tied to ragweed distribution.
Distribution
Southern California. The has been documented in this region based on studies.
Host Associations
- Ambrosia spp. - developmental stages develop on ragweed plants (Asteraceae). Specific Ambrosia not identified in available sources.
Life Cycle
Develops on Ambrosia spp. plants. stages have been described in detail, though specific developmental timing and instar details are not provided in available sources.
More Details
Taxonomic note
The name 'stigmatica' appears in both Diptera (Tephritidae) and Lepidoptera (Nymphalidae) literature. Caeruleuptychia harrisi was described in a 2023 ZooKeys paper that reassessed the type locality of the Euptychia stigmatica Godman, 1905. These are unrelated sharing only a specific epithet.
Research history
A 1995 study in Annals of the Entomological Society of America provided the first detailed description of stages for this , focusing on its association with Ambrosia in southern California.