Paraterellia varipennis
(Coquillett, 1902)
Paraterellia varipennis is a of tephritid fruit fly in the Paraterellia, originally described by Coquillett in 1902 as Trypeta varipennis. It belongs to the Trypetinae and tribe Carpomyini within the Tephritidae. Like other members of its genus, it is associated with fruit-bearing plants, though specific relationships remain poorly documented. The species has been recorded in North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Paraterellia varipennis: /ˌpærəˈtɛrɛliə ˌvɛrɪˈpɛnɪs/
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Distribution
North America; specific range details are limited but records indicate presence in the United States.