Macrodiplosis castaneae

(Stebbins, 1910)

Macrodiplosis castaneae is a gall midge in the Cecidomyiidae. The is associated with chestnut trees (Castanea spp.), though specific ecological details remain poorly documented. It was described by Stebbins in 1910 and is currently listed as a synonym of Harmandiola castaneae in some taxonomic databases.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Macrodiplosis castaneae: /mæˌkroʊdɪˈploʊsɪs kæˈstænɪiː/

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  • Castanea - Associated with chestnut trees, though specific details are unclear

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Taxonomic Status

GBIF lists Macrodiplosis castaneae as a synonym of Harmandiola castaneae (Stebbins, 1910), with the match type marked as EXACT. The Macrodiplosis is recognized in Cecidomyiidae, though some sources merge these under Harmandiola.

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