Urophora sirunaseva

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Family: Tephritidae (Fly) | Genus: Urophora

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Walls:
Location: fruit
Form:
Cells: monothalamous
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Common Name(s): Yellow Starthistle Gall Fly

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seed head containing galls

Image by Charles Turner, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Bugwood.org © CC-BY

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Caption: seed head containing galls
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Image by Charles Turner, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Bugwood.org © CC-BY

Further Information (1)

Seasonal phenology and impact of Urophora sirunaseva on yellow starthistle seed production in California - Woods, Dale M., Michael J. Pitcairn, Donald B. Joley, & Charles E. Turner (2008) [Link]

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See Also:
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Created Feb 4, 2026 1:47 PM UTC • Last updated Feb 4, 2026 1:47 PM UTC