Caryomyia leviglobus

Gagné, 2008

Caryomyia leviglobus is a gall midge described by Gagné in 2008. It belongs to a whose members induce galls on hickory (Carya) and pecan trees. The species is known from observations primarily in eastern North America.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Caryomyia leviglobus: /ˌkærioʊˈmaɪə ˌleːvɪˈɡloʊbʊs/

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Habitat

Associated with forests and woodlands containing hickory (Carya) trees.

Distribution

Eastern North America, based on iNaturalist observations.

Host Associations

  • Carya - gall inducer Caryomyia is associated with Carya; specific for C. leviglobus inferred from genus-level association.

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Taxonomic Notes

Described by Raymond Gagné in 2008. The specific epithet 'leviglobus' refers to the smooth, globular gall shape.

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