Caryomyia purpurea

Gagné, 2008

Hickory Purple Gumdrop Gall Midge

Caryomyia purpurea is a of gall midge in the Cecidomyiidae, 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 gall 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 - gall induction Caryomyia is specialized on hickory ; specific for C. purpurea inferred from genus association but not confirmed in available sources

Ecological Role

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

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