Chetostoma californicum

Blanc, 1959

Chetostoma californicum is a of tephritid fruit fly in the Tephritidae, described by Blanc in 1959. The Chetostoma is part of the Trypetinae and tribe Trypetini. As a member of Tephritidae, this species belongs to a family known for larvae that develop in plant tissues, particularly fruits and flowers. Specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented in published literature.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Chetostoma californicum: //ˌkɛt.oʊˈstoʊ.mə ˌkæl.ɪˈfɔːr.nɪ.kəm//

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Distribution

The specific epithet "californicum" suggests a geographic association with California, USA, though precise distribution records are not well documented in the provided sources. The Chetostoma has been recorded from western North America.

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