Neolasioptera desmodii
(Felt, 1907)
Neolasioptera desmodii is a of gall midge in the Cecidomyiidae, first described by Felt in 1907. As a member of the Neolasioptera, it is associated with inducing galls on plants. The specific epithet "desmodii" indicates a relationship with plants in the genus Desmodium.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Neolasioptera desmodii: //niːoʊˌleɪziˈɒptərə dɛzˈmoʊdɪaɪ//
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Host Associations
- Desmodium - gall inductionSpecific epithet and placement suggest association with Desmodium
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Taxonomic History
Originally described by Felt in 1907. The specific epithet 'desmodii' is a Latin genitive form, indicating the was named in association with the plant Desmodium.
Observation Data
As of source date, 136 observations recorded on iNaturalist, suggesting the is moderately documented but detailed natural history information remains limited in public sources.