Trupanea imperfecta
(Coquillett, 1902)
Trupanea imperfecta is a of tephritid fruit fly described by Coquillett in 1902. It belongs to the Trupanea, a group of fruit flies commonly associated with plants in the Asteraceae. The species is known from the United States and Mexico. Like other members of its genus, it likely develops in flower , though specific records remain limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Trupanea imperfecta: /truˈpa.nɪmˈpɛr.fɛk.ta/
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Distribution
United States and Mexico.
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Taxonomic history
Described by Daniel William Coquillett in 1902. The specific epithet 'imperfecta' (Latin for 'imperfect') may refer to incomplete wing patterns or other morphological features noted in the original description.
Observation data
iNaturalist records 20 observations of this , indicating it is infrequently encountered or underreported relative to more common tephritids.