Cartodiplosis nyssaecola
(Beutenmüller, 1907)
Cartodiplosis nyssaecola is a of gall midge in the Cecidomyiidae, described by Beutenmüller in 1907. The species epithet "nyssaecola" indicates an association with Nyssa (tupelo or black gum trees). As a member of the Cartodiplosis, it is presumed to induce galls on plants, though specific gall and detailed remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cartodiplosis nyssaecola: //ˌkɑːrtəˌdɪpˈloʊsɪs ˌnɪsɪˈkoʊlə//
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Habitat
Associated with Nyssa (tupelo/black gum trees), suggesting wetland or riparian forest where these trees occur.
Distribution
North America; precise range unknown but likely corresponds to the distribution of Nyssa in eastern and southeastern United States.
Host Associations
- Nyssa - Specific plant inferred from epithet; gall formation presumed but not confirmed in available literature.
Similar Taxa
- Other Cartodiplosis speciesCongeneric gall midges likely share similar and gall-forming habits; identification requires examination of genitalia and gall characteristics.
More Details
Taxonomic note
The epithet "nyssaecola" derives from Nyssa (the plant ) + -cola (dweller), indicating the original description was based on specimens associated with this plant. However, detailed biological studies appear lacking in modern literature.