Eutreta rotundipennis
This record describes Eutreta rotundipennis (species). Recorded family: Tephritidae. Recorded order: Diptera.
Identification and Appearance
broken apical hyaline area of the wing and broadly oval wing shape are diagnostic
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Diptera (Flies)
- Superfamily
- Tephritoidea
- Family
- Tephritidae (Fruit Flies)
- Subfamily
- Tephritinae
- Tribe
- Eutretini
- Genus
- Eutreta
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Open fields and peripheral woodlands
Geographic Range
e.US (PA‒NC to KS‒TX)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: host: Verbesina spp. (Asteraceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Eutreta rotundipennis (Loew 1862)
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Diptera, the group containing Eutreta rotundipennis. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Diptera includes over 150,000 described species of flies, mosquitoes, and midges. Mosquitoes are the deadliest animal on Earth (CDC). Malaria alone causes ~249 million cases and over 608,000 deaths annually, mostly children under 5 (WHO). Vector-borne diseases account for over 17% of all infectious diseases, causing 700,000+ deaths per year.
Ecological role of the group
Despite their disease impact, flies are critical decomposers and pollinators. Hoverflies alone pollinate hundreds of crop and wildflower species. Flies are also the primary food source for many birds, bats, and fish. Forensic entomology relies heavily on fly species for crime scene analysis.
Economic and practical significance of the group
In the U.S., vector-borne disease cases tripled between 2004-2016, with over 640,000 cases reported in that period (CDC). Tickborne diseases doubled from 22,000 to 48,000 annual reports. Globally, mosquito-borne diseases cost billions in healthcare and lost productivity.
Recorded sources for this group: WHO, CDC, PNAS. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Eutreta rotundipennis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Robert H. Biagi
Frequently Asked Questions About Eutreta rotundipennis
What is Eutreta rotundipennis?
Eutreta rotundipennis is a species in the family Tephritidae, within the order Diptera.
How do you identify Eutreta rotundipennis?
broken apical hyaline area of the wing and broadly oval wing shape are diagnostic
Where is Eutreta rotundipennis found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Open fields and peripheral woodlands |
| Range | e.US (PA‒NC to KS‒TX) |
What does Eutreta rotundipennis eat?
The diet of the Eutreta rotundipennis includes host: Verbesina spp. (Asteraceae).