Parallelodiplosis subtruncata
(Felt, 1907)
Dogwood Eyespot Gall Midge
Parallelodiplosis subtruncata is a in the . The is known for inducing distinctive on dogwood foliage. It was first described by in 1907. The reflects both its association and the characteristic gall .
Identification
Identified by the presence of its characteristic on dogwood leaves; the galls appear as small, raised, circular spots with dark centers resembling . The is minute and unlikely to be encountered or identified without specialized examination. Gall and association are the primary field identification criteria.
Habitat
Associated with dogwood (Cornus) plants in forested and woodland , as well as suburban and rural areas where dogwoods occur.
Distribution
Recorded from the northeastern United States, specifically Vermont and surrounding regions. Distribution likely corresponds with the range of its dogwood plants.
Host Associations
- Cornus - induces on foliage
Ecological Role
As a inducer, modifies tissue to create protected microhabitats for larval development. The ecological impacts on host plant and broader interactions have not been quantified.
Human Relevance
The are primarily of aesthetic concern on ornamental dogwoods; no significant economic or medical importance has been documented.
Similar Taxa
- Other Cecidomyiidae on CornusMultiple induce on dogwoods; gall distinguishes P. subtruncata from other gall such as galls or spindle galls
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Nomenclature
The epithet 'subtruncata' and original description by Felt (1907) reflect early 20th century . The Parallelodiplosis contains multiple species associated with various plants.