Rhagoletis tabellaria
(Fitch, 1855)
Rhagoletis tabellaria is a fruit fly in the Tephritidae, first described by Fitch in 1855. Its primary plant is Cornus sericea (red-osier dogwood). The is parasitized by the braconid Utetes tabellariae, which has coevolved with flies in the R. tabellaria . Laboratory studies indicate strict pupal requiring extended chilling for successful .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Rhagoletis tabellaria: /rəˈɡɒlɪtɪs tæbɛˈlæriə/
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Host Associations
- Cornus sericea - primary plantlarval development occurs in fruit
- Utetes tabellariae - braconid that parasitizes pupae
Life Cycle
Pupal requires chilling for ; no eclosion occurs from nonchilled held at 20–22°C. Longer chill durations increase eclosion rates and advance eclosion timing. longevity in laboratory: females average 52.1 days, males 83.3 days.