Neolasioptera desmodii

(Felt, 1907)

Neolasioptera desmodii is a of in the , first described by Felt in 1907. As a member of the Neolasioptera, it is associated with inducing on plants. The specific epithet "desmodii" indicates a relationship with plants in the genus Desmodium.

Neolasioptera desmodii galls by Evan M. Raskin. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Neolasioptera desmodii: //niːoʊˌleɪziˈɒptərə dɛzˈmoʊdɪaɪ//

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Host Associations

  • Desmodium - Specific 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 Desmodium.

Observation Data

As of source date, 136 observations recorded on iNaturalist, suggesting the is moderately documented but detailed information remains limited in public sources.

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