Caryomyia aggregata

Gagné, 2008

Hickory Aggregate Gall Midge

Caryomyia aggregata is a of gall midge in the Cecidomyiidae, described by Gagné in 2008. The species induces distinctive aggregate galls 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 larvae. The "Hickory Aggregate Gall Midge" reflects both its association and gall .

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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 gall formation. The species requires living hickory tissue to complete its .

Diet

Larvae feed on plant tissue within the gall structure induced on hickory trees. do not feed.

Host Associations

Carya - gall inductionHickory serve as plants for gall formation

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Taxonomic clarification

Caryomyia aggregata should not be confused with Ascosphaera aggregata, a fungal that causes chalkbrood in bees. These are unrelated organisms from different kingdoms that share only a similar specific epithet.