Carpomyini

Carpomyini is a tribe of within the , 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 associations, though specific diagnostic tribal characters require examination

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