"Urophora stylata" 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 thistle of genus "Cirsium" or "Carduus". It has been introduced in North America as a biocontrol of "C. vulgare", which has become an invasive species.
Similar species: True Flies
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Uploaded May 20, 2022. Captured Jun 12, 2011 14:28 in RMQP+WC Leuven, Belgium.
