Diptera.info :: Identification queries :: Diptera (adults)
 Tephritidae (?) in Arizona - July
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| John Schneider |
Posted on 31-07-2013 05:28
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Member Location: USA Posts: 80 Joined: 03.11.09 |
Came to light in Pima County, Arizona, USA, on the night of July 25, 2013.
John Schneider attached the following image:  [103.36Kb] Edited by John Schneider on 31-07-2013 07:12 |
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| John Carr |
Posted on 31-07-2013 16:23
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 Super Administrator Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 10659 Joined: 22.10.10 |
Probably Rivellia wulpiana, though that could change if somebody revises Mexican species. |
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| John Schneider |
Posted on 31-07-2013 17:54
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Member Location: USA Posts: 80 Joined: 03.11.09 |
Thanks, John. |
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| rvanderweele |
Posted on 31-07-2013 18:20
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Member Location: Leiden, the Netherlands Posts: 1988 Joined: 01.11.06 |
named after the Dutch dipterist van der Wulp?
ruud van der weele rvanderweele@gmail.com |
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| John Carr |
Posted on 31-07-2013 19:06
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Super Administrator Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 10659 Joined: 22.10.10 |
Van der Wulp misidentified the Mexican species with broad wing bands as conjuncta Loew, which is in fact restricted to eastern North America. Hendel named the species after him. |
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