Contarinia cerasiserotinae
(Osten Sacken, 1871)
Contarinia cerasiserotinae is a of gall midge in the Cecidomyiidae. It is one of numerous Contarinia species that induce galls on plants. The species was described by Osten Sacken in 1871 and has been recorded in the northeastern United States, particularly Vermont. As with other gall midges, the larvae develop within plant tissue, causing characteristic gall formations.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Contarinia cerasiserotinae: /kɔn.taˈrɪ.ni.a sɛ.ra.si.seˈrɔ.tɪ.neɪ/
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Distribution
Recorded from Vermont, United States. Distribution appears limited based on available occurrence data.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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