Dasineura
Dasineura
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Diptera
- Infraorder: Bibionomorpha
- Superfamily: Sciaroidea
- Family: Cecidomyiidae
- Subfamily: Cecidomyiinae
- Supertribe: Lasiopteridi
- Tribe: Dasineurini
- Genus: Dasineura
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dasineura: /ˌdæsɪˈnʊərə/
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Summary
Dasineura is a genus of midges in the family Cecidomyiidae, known for being gall formers on various plants. Notable species include Dasineura crataegi, which affects hawthorn, and Dasineura fraxinea, which affects ash trees.
Economic Impact
5 species are considered pests.
Tags
- Dasineura
- insect
- gall midge
- Cecidomyiidae
- pest species