Four-barred Knapweed Gall Fly
Urophora quadrifasciata
Classification
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Diptera
- Family
- Tephritidae
Urophora quadrifasciata is a species of tephritid or fruit flies in the genus Urophora of the family Tephritidae. The host plant for the larvae is usually a knapweed (Centaurea sp), and because of this, it is used to control Centaurea stoebe. Distribution Europe & Kazakhstan, North Africa & Iran; introduced North America & Australia.
Urophora quadrifasciata est une espèce d'insectes diptères brachycère de la famille des Tephritidae.
Urophora quadrifasciata es una especie de insecto del género Urophora de la familia Tephritidae del orden Diptera. Johann Wilhelm Meigen la describió científicamente por primera vez en el año 1826. Miden de 2 a 3 mm.
Distribution
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