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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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Ian Grettenberger Targets a Variety of Pests | Bug Squad
- Bohart Museum Virtual Open House: Think Pests of Alfalfa and Rice | Bug Squad
- Insects that feed on developing grain in the head - AgriLife Extension Entomology
- Super Crop Challenge #13 | Beetles In The Bush