Caryomyia inflata
Gagné, 2008
Caryomyia inflata is a of in the , described by Gagné in 2008. As a member of the Caryomyia, it is associated with hickory trees (Carya spp.), inducing characteristic on plant tissue. The species is distinguished by its specific gall and host association.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Caryomyia inflata: //ˌkɛ.rioʊˈmaɪ.ə ɪnˈflɑː.tə//
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Identification
Distinguished from other Caryomyia by the of its ; specific diagnostic features include the inflated or swollen structure of the gall from which the species derives its name. Separation from requires examination of gall structure and plant species.
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Habitat
Deciduous forest where hickory trees (Carya spp.) occur; specifically associated with the presence of suitable plants for .
Distribution
North America; distribution corresponds with the range of its hickory plants, though precise range boundaries are not well documented.
Host Associations
- Carya - induces onhickory trees
Ecological Role
Induces on hickory tissue; the ecological function of these galls in the broader has not been specifically studied for this .
Similar Taxa
- Other Caryomyia speciesAll members of Caryomyia induce on Carya (hickory) ; differentiation relies on gall and specific associations.
- Cecidomyiidae gall midges on hickoryOther cecidomyiid may also form on hickory; Caryomyia inflata is distinguished by its characteristic inflated gall structure.