Trupanea bisetosa
(Coquillett, 1899)
fruit fly
Trupanea bisetosa is a tephritid fruit fly whose larvae develop within sunflower . The was originally described as Urellia bisetosa by Coquillett in 1899. It has been documented in southern California and Mexico, with confirmed associations to wild sunflower (Helianthus spp.).
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Trupanea bisetosa: /truːˈpæniə baɪsɛˈtoʊsə/
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Habitat
Wild sunflower (Helianthus spp.) in southern California; broader distribution includes the United States and Mexico.
Distribution
United States and Mexico; confirmed occurrence in southern California.
Diet
Larvae feed on sunflower receptacle and florets.
Host Associations
- Helianthus spp. - larval wild sunflower; larvae develop within , feeding on receptacle and florets
Life Cycle
Larval development occurs within sunflower . Specific details of deposition, , and require further study.
More Details
Original description
First described as Urellia bisetosa by Coquillett in 1899, later transferred to Trupanea.
Research limitations
details are primarily derived from a single study on wild sunflower in southern California. Full , reproductive , and broader ecological interactions remain incompletely documented.