Astictoneura muhlenbergiae
(Marten, 1893)
Astictoneura muhlenbergiae is a of gall midge in the Cecidomyiidae, described by Marten in 1893. Originally placed in the Lasioptera, it was later transferred to Astictoneura. The species epithet suggests an association with Muhlenbergia, a genus of grasses. Like other gall midges, its larvae likely induce gall formation on plants.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Astictoneura muhlenbergiae: //əˌstɪktoʊˈnʊərə ˌmjuːlənˈbɜːrɡi.aɪ//
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Host Associations
- Muhlenbergia - probable plantInferred from specific epithet; of grasses commonly known as muhly grasses
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Lasioptera muhlenbergiae Marten, 1893, this was later transferred to the Astictoneura. The basionym is recorded in NCBI .
Data scarcity
Only 7 observations are recorded in iNaturalist, indicating this is rarely encountered or underreported. No detailed biological studies have been documented in the provided sources.