Asphondylia

Pronunciation
/as-fon-dee-lee-uh/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Asphondylia
Plural
Asphondylia

Definition

A genus of gall midges (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) that induces galls in plant tissues.

Full guide

Read the full Asphondylia guide for identification, examples, and taxonomy.

Etymology

The name is derived from Greek terms, possibly meaning 'without branches' (a- 'without' + sphondylos 'vertebra' or 'branch'), though the exact etymology relating to its naming in entomological taxonomy is unclear.

Example

Asphondylia species are known to induce galls in a variety of plants, including roses.

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