Contarinia catalpae
(Comstock, 1881)
Catalpa Midge
Contarinia catalpae is a gall midge in the Cecidomyiidae. As a member of the Contarinia, it is part of a diverse group of small flies whose larvae typically induce galls or feed within plant tissues. The specific epithet "catalpae" indicates an association with Catalpa trees, though detailed biological information for this particular species is limited in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Contarinia catalpae: //ˌkɒntəˈrɪniə kəˈtælpɪ//
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Host Associations
- Catalpa - gall induction or larval feedingSpecific epithet suggests association with Catalpa trees, though exact nature of relationship is not documented in available sources
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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