Paraterellia
Foote, 1960
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4Paraterellia is a of fruit flies in the Tephritidae, established by Foote in 1960. The genus belongs to the tribe Carpomyini within the Trypetinae. It contains four described : P. immaculata, P. superba, P. varipennis, and P. ypsilon. Members of this genus share the general characteristics of tephritid flies, including patterned wings and association with plant .
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How to pronounce Paraterellia: /pɑˌɹætəˈɹɛliə/
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Identification
Paraterellia can be distinguished from other Carpomyini by wing venation patterns and body markings specific to the genus, though detailed diagnostic features require examination of . The genus is placed in the subtribe Paraterelliina, which separates it from closely related genera within Carpomyini.
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- Other Carpomyini generaParaterellia is distinguished from related in the tribe Carpomyini by its placement in the subtribe Paraterelliina, though specific morphological differences are not well documented in accessible sources.
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Taxonomic history
The was described by Richard H. Foote in 1960. It is classified in the subtribe Paraterelliina, which was established to accommodate this genus and its close relatives within the tribe Carpomyini.
Species diversity
Four are currently recognized: Paraterellia immaculata, P. superba, P. varipennis, and P. ypsilon. The specific epithets suggest variation in wing patterning (immaculata = unmarked, varipennis = variable wings) and possibly body form (superba = superb/magnificent, ypsilon = referring to Y-shaped marking).