Apagodiplosis
Gagné, 1973
Species Guides
1Apagodiplosis is a of gall midges ( Cecidomyiidae) established by Gagné in 1973. The genus contains a single described , A. papyriferae. Gall midges in this family are small, delicate flies known for inducing plant galls during larval development.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Apagodiplosis: /ˌæpəɡoʊdɪˈploʊsɪs/
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Host Associations
- papyriferae - specific epithet suggests association with Betula papyrifera (paper birch)Specific epithet 'papyriferae' is a Latin genitive form indicating association with the plant B. papyrifera; gall midge name follows typical Cecidomyiidae pattern of plant-associated naming
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Nomenclature
The name Apagodiplosis follows the pattern of many Cecidomyiidae genera ending in -diplosis. The type epithet papyriferae indicates association with paper birch (Betula papyrifera), a common pattern in this where species are often named after their host plants.
Taxonomic status
The is with only A. papyriferae described. The GBIF match type of HIGHERRANK indicates records may be identified only to genus level.