Subsection Acalyptratae Scientific name Terellia Order Fly | Section Schizophora Superfamily Tephritoidea Rank Genus | |
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Similar Fly, Tephritidae, Insect, Urophora, Tephritis |
Terellia cf serratulae family tephritidae
Terellia is a genus of tephritid or fruit flies in the family Tephritidae.
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Species
Terellia ruficauda feeds on Canada thistle has been reported to be the most effective biological control agent for that plant. Its larvae parasitize the seed heads of the plant feeding solely upon fertile seed heads.
References
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