Paraterellia immaculata
Blanc, 1979
Paraterellia immaculata is a of fruit fly in the Tephritidae, described by Blanc in 1979. It is one of approximately 20 species in the Paraterellia, a group of tephritid flies primarily distributed in the New World. The specific epithet 'immaculata' (meaning 'unspotted' or 'spotless') likely refers to the wing pattern, as many tephritids are characterized by distinctive wing markings. Very little is known about the or of this species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Paraterellia immaculata: /ˌpɛərəˈtɛliə ˌɪməˈkjuːlɑːtə/
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Taxonomic note
The Paraterellia was established by Blanc in 1979, with P. immaculata as the type . The genus belongs to the subtribe Paraterelliina within the tribe Carpomyini.
Etymology
The specific epithet 'immaculata' is Latin for 'unspotted' or 'without stain,' likely referring to the absence of the dark spots or bands typically present on the wings of many tephritid .