Trupanea jonesi
This record describes Trupanea jonesi (species). Recorded family: Tephritidae. Recorded order: Diptera.
Identification and Appearance
Among all Trupanea species having a narrow pterostigmal ray, the apex of cell br completely hyaline, the base of cell r4+5 with a distinct hyaline spot, and only one ray in the apical half of cell dm, jonesi can be recognized by the elongate spot at the center of vein CuA1 (fig. 465, b). This is a very constant character which, together with the pterostigmal ray, distinguishes the females from all the species in the group. Males of jonesi resemble those of radifera , but the presence of the elongate dark mark on vein CuA1 distinguishes them adequately. (Foote, Blanc, & Norrbom, 1993 )
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.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Hosts were listed by Wasbauer, and Goeden; see References below. All genera listed by those two authors are in family Asteraceae (HW), and are mentioned in Foote, Blanc, & Norrbom
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Trupanea jonesi (Curran, 1932)
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Diptera, the group containing Trupanea jonesi. 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 jonesi (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Hartmut Wisch; Additional contributions by Aaron Schusteff , Spencer_pote
Frequently Asked Questions About Trupanea jonesi
What is Trupanea jonesi?
Trupanea jonesi is a species in the family Tephritidae, within the order Diptera.
How do you identify Trupanea jonesi?
Among all Trupanea species having a narrow pterostigmal ray, the apex of cell br completely hyaline, the base of cell r4+5 with a distinct hyaline spot, and only one ray in the apical half of cell dm, jonesi can be recognized by the elongate spot at the center of vein CuA1 (fig. 465, b). This is a very constant character which, together with the pterostigmal ray, distinguishes the females from all the species in the group. Males of jonesi resemble those of radifera , but the presence of the elongate dark mark on vein CuA1 distinguishes them adequately. (Foote, Blanc, & Norrbom, 1993 )
What does Trupanea jonesi eat?
The diet of the Trupanea jonesi includes Hosts were listed by Wasbauer, and Goeden; see References below. All genera listed by those two authors are in family Asteraceae (HW), and are mentioned in Foote, Blanc, & Norrbom.