"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 Jul 29, 2022. Captured Jul 28, 2022 13:20 in M3HC+XC Lake Marcel-Stillwater, WA, USA.
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