Coquillettomyia
Felt, 1908
Coquillettomyia is a of gall midges in the Cecidomyiidae, established by Felt in 1908. As with other cecidomyiid genera, in this group are likely associated with plant galls, though specific biological details remain poorly documented. The genus contains few described species and is rarely encountered in collections.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Coquillettomyia: /kəˌkwɪlɛtoʊˈmaɪə/
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Distribution
Recorded from Denmark (DK).
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Taxonomic note
The is named in honor of Daniel William Coquillett (1856-1911), an influential American dipterist who described many North American flies.