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Thistle Stem Gall Fly
Urophora cardui
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Arthropoda βΊClass: Insecta βΊOrder: Diptera βΊFamily: Tephritidae βΊGenus: Urophora
About
Urophora cardui or the Canada thistle gall fly is a fruit fly which, contrary to its common name, is indigenous to Central Europe from the United Kingdom east to near the Crimea, and from Sweden south to the Mediterranean.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Thistle Stem Gall Fly is Urophora cardui.
- Thistle Stem Gall Fly belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Thistle Stem Gall Fly belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Thistle Stem Gall Fly belongs to the class Insecta.
- Thistle Stem Gall Fly belongs to the order Diptera.
- Thistle Stem Gall Fly belongs to the family Tephritidae.
- Thistle Stem Gall Fly belongs to the genus Urophora.