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Specimen 10588: Dacus vertebratus Bezzy

Taxonomy

Status: valid

Current Taxonomy
Subfamily Dacinae
 Tribe Dacini
  Genus Dacus
   Species vertebratus
Original Taxonomy
Subfamily Dacinae
 Tribe Dacini
  Genus Dacus
   Species vertebratus

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Additionnal informations

Collection number: #10588
Scientific name: Dacus vertebratus Bezzy
Host plant: Cucurbitaceae / Citrullus lanatus (watermelon)
Country: South Africa
Locality: Port Elizabeth  (Originaly Port Elisabeth)
Coordinates 25°34'59.99" E / 33°58'0.01" S
Collection: ANON: Non Specified Collection
Lure: N/A
Reliability: D: associated material, fly ID confirmed or considered reliable
Collecting date: 3-1921
Collector: Gunn, D.
Type of association with host plant: Association unclear
Number of specimens 1 (0 male(s), 0 female(s), 1 unsexed)
Remarks: 'water melon' ex?

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