Asphondylia ambrosiae
Gagné, 1975
ambrosiae is a of gall midge in the Cecidomyiidae. Gall midges in this are known for inducing galls on plants, though specific details about this species' remain limited in published literature. The species was described by Gagné in 1975.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Asphondylia ambrosiae: /æsˌfɒnˈdɪliə æmˈbroʊzˌi.aɪ/
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- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Archive — Bug of the Week
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