Trupanea bisetosa
This record describes Trupanea bisetosa (species). Recorded family: Tephritidae. Recorded order: Diptera.
Identification and Appearance
Distinguished from congeners by broad band connecting discal dark spot, lack of pigment on posterior veins, broad base of Y-shaped dark markings at wingtip, and light-colored basal flagellomere.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Diptera (Flies)
- Superfamily
- Tephritoidea
- Family
- Tephritidae (Fruit Flies)
- Subfamily
- Tephritinae
- Tribe
- Tephritini
- Genus
- Trupanea
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
West Texas and Rocky Mountains to California, most commonly recorded from southwest
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Host plants include sunflowers ( Helianthus )...and perhaps other genera in Asteraceae.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Trupanea bisetosa (Coquillett, 1899)
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Diptera, the group containing Trupanea bisetosa. 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 Trupanea bisetosa (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by John F. Carr; Additional contributions by Aaron Schusteff , Spencer_pote
Frequently Asked Questions About Trupanea bisetosa
What is Trupanea bisetosa?
Trupanea bisetosa is a species in the family Tephritidae, within the order Diptera.
How do you identify Trupanea bisetosa?
Distinguished from congeners by broad band connecting discal dark spot, lack of pigment on posterior veins, broad base of Y-shaped dark markings at wingtip, and light-colored basal flagellomere.
Where is Trupanea bisetosa found?
Range: West Texas and Rocky Mountains to California, most commonly recorded from southwest
What does Trupanea bisetosa eat?
The diet of the Trupanea bisetosa includes Host plants include sunflowers ( Helianthus )...and perhaps other genera in Asteraceae..