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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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.