Schizomyia rivinae
Felt, 1908
Schizomyia rivinae is a gall midge in the Cecidomyiidae, described by Felt in 1908. Members of the Schizomyia induce galls on plants, though specific gall and host associations for this species remain poorly documented. The species is known from limited specimen records and iNaturalist observations.
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How to pronounce Schizomyia rivinae: //skɪˈzoʊmiˌaɪə rɪˈvaɪniˌaɪ//
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Distribution
North America; specific locality records are sparse.
Host Associations
- Rivina - gall induction name suggests association with Rivina; specific unconfirmed.
Similar Taxa
- Schizomyia racemicolaCongeneric gall midge with overlapping geographic range; differentiation requires examination of gall or genitalia.
- Schizomyia impatientisAnother North American Schizomyia ; are morphologically similar and may require dissection for reliable identification.
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Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'rivinae' suggests an association with the plant Rivina (Phytolaccaceae), but this relationship has not been formally documented in accessible literature.