Caryomyia sanguinolenta
(Osten Sacken, 1862)
Hickory Smooth Gumdrop Gall Midge
Caryomyia sanguinolenta is a gall midge in the Cecidomyiidae, commonly known as the hickory smooth gumdrop gall midge. The species induces distinctive galls on hickory trees. It was first described by Osten Sacken in 1862.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Caryomyia sanguinolenta: /ˌkɛəriəˈmaɪə ˌsæŋɡwɪnəˈlɛntə/
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Identification
The is recognized by the smooth, gumdrop-shaped galls it induces on hickory foliage. These galls are rounded, fleshy, and lack the spines or projections found on galls produced by related Caryomyia species.
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Habitat
Associated with hickory trees (Carya ), particularly in deciduous forest environments where trees occur.
Distribution
Eastern North America, where hickory are native.
Host Associations
- Carya - gall inductionInduces galls on hickory foliage
Behavior
Larval development occurs within the gall tissue. emerge to mate and oviposit on foliage.
Ecological Role
Functions as a gall-inducing herbivore that modifies plant tissue for larval development.
Similar Taxa
- Caryomyia tubicolaAlso induces galls on hickory, but produces tubular or spiny galls rather than smooth gumdrop-shaped structures
- Other Caryomyia speciesDistinguished by gall ; C. sanguinolenta specifically produces smooth, rounded galls without surface projections