Resseliella globosa
Plakidas, 2016
Copperleaf stem gall midge
Resseliella globosa is a gall midge in the Cecidomyiidae, described by Plakidas in 2016. It is commonly known as the copperleaf stem gall midge and has been documented in 191 iNaturalist observations. The species belongs to a that includes several agricultural pests, most notably Resseliella maxima (soybean gall midge), though R. globosa itself is not documented as a crop pest in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Resseliella globosa: /rɛsɛliˈɛlə gloʊˈboʊsə/
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Host Associations
- Copperleaf - Inferred from ; specific plant not documented in available sources
Similar Taxa
- Resseliella maximaSame ; R. maxima is a major soybean pest, while R. globosa is not documented as an agricultural pest
More Details
Taxonomic context
The Resseliella contains multiple , with R. maxima (soybean gall midge) receiving significant research attention due to its economic impact. R. globosa appears to be less studied, with available information limited to taxonomic databases rather than ecological or agricultural literature.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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