Contarinia racemi

(Stebbins, 1910)

Contarinia racemi is a gall midge in the Cecidomyiidae. As a member of the Contarinia, it shares the typical characteristics of this economically important group of flies, many of which are significant agricultural pests. The species was described by Stebbins in 1910. Like other Contarinia species, it likely induces gall formation on plants, though specific host associations and require further documentation.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Contarinia racemi: /kɔn.taˈɾi.ni.a raˈke.mi/

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