Carpomyini

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Superfamily: Tephritoidea
Family: Tephritidae
Subfamily: Trypetinae
Tribe: Carpomyini

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Carpomyini: //ˌkɑːrpoʊˈmaɪ.ɪ.naɪ//

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Images

Rhagoletis completa Piazzo by Syrio. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Rhagoletis completa in walnut-02 by Walpole. Used under a CC BY-SA 3.0 license.

Kirschfruchtfliege Rhagoletis cerasi 2 by Holger Krisp. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Tephritidae- by T-VaLe95. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Coptera tonic (10.3897-zookeys.985.56974) Figures 5–8 by Ericson HC, Forbes AA (2020) Description of the new species Coptera tonic (Hymenoptera, Diapriidae), a pupal parasitoid of Rhagoletis juniperina Marcovitch (Diptera, Tephritidae), and revised partial keys to Nearctic Coptera Say. ZooKeys 985: 49-60.. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Kirschfruchtfliege (Rhagoletis cerasi) by Arbi1977. Used under a CC0 license.

Summary

The Carpomyini tribe encompasses a diverse group of fruit flies, primarily found in North and South America, with significant ecological roles in pollination and fruit decomposition.

Physical Characteristics

Small to medium-sized fruit flies with distinctive wing patterns; coloration varies by species.

Identification Tips

Identification can be aided by examining wing patterns and coloration, as well as size and body shape.

Habitat

Primarily found in wooded and shrubby areas where host plants are available.

Distribution

Approximately 40 species in 6 genera in the region, with more than 120 species across 12 genera worldwide; predominant in the New World.

Diet

Adults primarily feed on nectar from flowers, while larvae typically develop in the fruits of host plants.

Life Cycle

Life cycle includes egg, larval, pupal, and adult stages.

Reproduction

Females lay eggs in ripe or developing fruits, where larvae then feed until they mature.

Predators

Natural predators include various birds, insects, and other arthropods that feed on adult flies or larvae.

Ecosystem Role

Act as pollinators while adults feed on nectar; larvae contribute to the decomposition of fruit.

Economic Impact

Some species can be pests of agricultural crops, particularly fruit plants, impacting yield and quality.

Collecting Methods

Trap with bait designed for fruit flies
Manual collection from host plants

Preservation Methods

Ethanol preservation
Freezing for short-term storage

Evolution

Evolved within the Tephritidae family, showing adaptations to fruit feeding and mimicry to avoid predation.

Similar Taxa

Other tephritid flies
Fruit flies in the family Tephritidae

Misconceptions

Often confused with other types of flies, particularly house flies; not all fruit flies are pests.