Caryomyia aggregata
Gagné, 2008
Hickory Aggregate Gall Midge
Caryomyia aggregata is a of in the , described by Gagné in 2008. The species induces distinctive aggregate on hickory trees (Carya species). As a member of the Caryomyia, it belongs to a group of insects specialized in manipulating plant tissue to form protective structures for their developing . The "Hickory Aggregate Gall Midge" reflects both its association and gall .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Caryomyia aggregata: /ˌkærɪəˈmaɪ.ə əˈɡrɛɡətə/
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Habitat
Associated with hickory trees (Carya ), which serve as the plant for formation. The species requires living hickory tissue to complete its .
Diet
feed on plant tissue within the structure induced on hickory trees. do not feed.
Host Associations
- Carya - Hickory serve as plants for formation
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Taxonomic clarification
Caryomyia aggregata should not be confused with Ascosphaera aggregata, a fungal that causes in . These are unrelated organisms from different kingdoms that share only a similar specific epithet.