Craneiobia tuba

Classification

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

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Craneiobia tuba: /kræˈniːoʊbiə ˈtuːbə/

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Summary

Craneiobia tuba is a species of gall midges that forms distinctive galls on dogwood leaves. The larvae are orange and their effect on the host plant can be observed through the galls. The adults have not been observed or reared.

Physical Characteristics

Larvae are orange; adults have not been reared.

Identification Tips

Look for galls on dogwood leaves that are tubular on one side and hemispherical on the other.

Habitat

Dogwood (Cornus) trees and shrubs.

Diet

The larvae feed on the plant tissues of dogwood leaves, causing gall formation.

Life Cycle

Life cycle details are not fully known due to the lack of rearing of adults.

Reproduction

Reproductive habits are not documented due to the rearing of adults not being observed.

Ecosystem Role

As a gall former, it plays a role in the ecology of its host plants and could influence the health of dogwood populations.