Rhagoletis berberis
Curran, 1932
Rhagoletis berberis is a of fruit fly in the Tephritidae, described by Curran in 1932. It is associated with plants in the Mahonia, including mountain grape and Oregon grape. Like other members of its genus, it likely develops as a larva within the fruits of its host plants.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Rhagoletis berberis: /ræˈɡoʊlɛtɪs ˈbɜrbərɪs/
These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.
Images
Diet
Larvae feed on fruits of Mahonia , including Mahonia aquifolium (Oregon grape) and Mahonia repens (mountain grape).
Host Associations
- Mahonia aquifolium - Oregon grape
- Mahonia repens - mountain grape
More Details
Taxonomic Notes
The specific epithet 'berberis' refers to the former name Berberis, under which Mahonia were once classified. This reflects historical taxonomic confusion between Mahonia and Berberis.