Craneiobia

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Infraorder: Bibionomorpha
Superfamily: Sciaroidea
Family: Cecidomyiidae
Subfamily: Cecidomyiinae
Supertribe: Lasiopteridi
Genus: Craneiobia

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Craneiobia: /kɹæˌnɪˈoʊbiə/

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Summary

Craneiobia is a genus of gall midges in the family Cecidomyiidae, known for forming tube-like galls on the leaves of dogwood plants, with at least two described species.

Habitat

Galls formed by Craneiobia are typically found on leaves of dogwood (Cornus) plants.

Distribution

One species is Nearctic, and the other is Paleartic.

Diet

The larvae feed within the galls on the tissues of the host plant.

Ecosystem Role

As gall midges, they play a role in the ecosystem by influencing plant health and growth through gall formation.