Caryomyia purpurea

Gagné, 2008

Hickory Purple Gumdrop Gall Midge

Caryomyia purpurea is a of in the , described by Raymond Gagné in 2008. The species is known by the "Hickory Purple Gumdrop Gall Midge," indicating its association with hickory plants and the distinctive structures it induces. As a member of the Caryomyia, this species belongs to a group of gall midges specialized on Carya (hickory) species.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Caryomyia purpurea: //ˌkæɹ.i.oʊˈmaɪ.ə ˌpɜːrˈpʊəɹ.i.ə//

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Host Associations

  • Carya - Caryomyia is specialized on hickory ; specific for C. purpurea inferred from genus association but not confirmed in available sources

Ecological Role

Induces on hickory plants, serving as a gall-forming that creates specialized structures for larval development.

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