Neolasioptera convolvuli
(Felt, 1907)
Neolasioptera convolvuli is a of gall midge in the Cecidomyiidae. The species was described by Felt in 1907. Like other gall midges, it is likely associated with inducing galls on plants, though specific details remain poorly documented. The specific epithet 'convolvuli' suggests a possible association with plants in the Convolvulus (bindweeds).
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Neolasioptera convolvuli: /ˌniːoʊˌlæsiˈɒptərə ˌkɒnvɒlˈvjuːlaɪ/
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Distribution
Recorded from Vermont, United States. Distribution records are sparse and the full range is poorly documented.
Host Associations
- Convolvulus - probable plantInferred from specific epithet; not confirmed by direct observation records
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Taxonomic note
The Neolasioptera contains numerous gall midge , most of which are poorly studied. Many species descriptions rely on morphological characters of , with biological data often lacking.