Carpomyini

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Carpomyini is a tribe of fruit flies within the Tephritidae, Trypetinae. The tribe includes such as Carpomya, Goniglossum, Myiopardalis, and Norrbomella. within this tribe are associated with plants in the family Cucurbitaceae, particularly Bryonia species.

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Pronunciation

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

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Distribution

The tribe has a Palearctic distribution. Goniglossum wiedemanni occurs primarily in Europe, while G. liat has been recorded from Israel and Turkey.

Host Associations

Bryonia alba L. - of Goniglossum wiedemanni
Bryonia dioica Jacq. - of Goniglossum wiedemanni
Bryonia cretica L. - of Goniglossum liat
Bryonia syriaca Boiss. - of Goniglossum liat

Similar Taxa

Other Trypetinae tribesCarpomyini can be distinguished from related tribes by generic composition and plant associations, though specific diagnostic tribal characters require examination