Asphondylia betheli

Cockerell, 1907

Asphondylia betheli is a gall midge in the Cecidomyiidae, a group of tiny flies known for inducing distinctive plant growths called galls. The Asphondylia includes that form galls on various plants, with some species showing remarkable specificity in their plant associations. Like related species in the genus, A. betheli likely develops within plant tissue, manipulating host plant to create protective structures that provide shelter and food.

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How to pronounce Asphondylia betheli: //ˌæs.fɒnˈdɪl.i.ə ˈbɛθ.ɪ.laɪ//

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