Parastenopa

Hendel, 1914

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Parastenopa limata

Parastenopa is a of tephritid fruit flies established by Hendel in 1914. The genus comprises approximately 10 described distributed primarily in the Americas, with records from the United States through South America. Species in this genus are classified within the tribe Trypetini of Trypetinae.

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How to pronounce Parastenopa: //ˌpæ.rəˈstɛn.oʊ.pə//

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Distribution

Recorded from the United States (Vermont) southward through the Neotropical region, including Brazil and Argentina. Distribution records are sparse and likely incomplete due to limited survey effort.

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Taxonomic History

The was erected by Friedrich Hendel in 1914. The type is Parastenopa carinata Hendel, 1914.

Species Diversity

Ten are currently recognized: P. anastrephoides, P. brasiliensis, P. carinata, P. elegans, P. fallax, P. guttata, P. limata, P. marcetiae, P. montana, and P. ogloblini.