Resseliella liriodendri
(Osten Sacken, 1862)
tulip tree leaf spot gall midge
Resseliella liriodendri is a in the that induces leaf spot on tulip trees (Liriodendron). The was described by Osten Sacken in 1862. Unlike its Resseliella maxima, which is a destructive pest of soybean, this species is associated with a woody and has not been reported as an agricultural pest.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Resseliella liriodendri: /rɛsɛlˈiɛlə liˌrɪoʊˈdɛndraɪ/
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Distribution
Vermont, United States; broader distribution in North America where Liriodendron occurs.
Host Associations
- Liriodendron - induces leaf spot tulip tree
Similar Taxa
- Resseliella maximaBoth are in the Resseliella, but R. maxima is a destructive pest of soybean with bright orange that feed internally at stem bases, whereas R. liriodendri induces leaf spot on tulip trees and is not an agricultural pest.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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