Neolasioptera verbesinae
Möhn, 1964
Neolasioptera verbesinae is a of gall midge in the Cecidomyiidae. The species name refers to the Verbesina, suggesting an association with plants in this genus. Like other members of Neolasioptera, this species likely induces galls on its plants. The species was described by Möhn in 1964.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Neolasioptera verbesinae: //ˌniː.oʊˌleɪ.siˈɒp.tə.rə vɜːrˈbeɪ.sɪˌnaɪ//
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Host Associations
- Verbesina - probable gall inductionInferred from specific epithet; Neolasioptera consists of gall-inducing
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Nomenclatural note
The specific epithet 'verbesinae' is a Latin genitive form indicating association with the plant Verbesina (Asteraceae). This naming convention is common in gall midge where are often named after their plants.
Taxonomic status discrepancy
Catalogue of Life lists this name as a synonym, while GBIF and iNaturalist treat it as accepted. This discrepancy may reflect ongoing taxonomic review or differences in source databases.