Lestodiplosini
Lestodiplosini
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Diptera
- Infraorder: Bibionomorpha
- Superfamily: Sciaroidea
- Family: Cecidomyiidae
- Subfamily: Cecidomyiinae
- Supertribe: Cecidomyiidi
- Tribe: Lestodiplosini
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lestodiplosini: /lɛstoʊˌdɪploʊˈsinaɪ/
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Summary
The Lestodiplosini is a tribe within the Cecidomyiinae subfamily, known primarily for its role as predators of other gall makers and plant-dwelling insects. They occasionally prey on non-insect arthropods as well. The Cecidomyiinae is the largest subfamily in Cecidomyiidae, containing over 600 genera and more than 5000 described species, some of which are fungivores or parasitoids.
Diet
Predators of other gall makers and plant-dwelling insects; occasionally non-insect arthropods.
Ecosystem Role
Predators within their ecological niche, affecting populations of other gall makers and plant-dwelling insects.
Tags
- Lestodiplosini
- Cecidomyiinae
- predators
- gall midges
- insects