Dasineura

Dasineura

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Dasineura: /ˌdæsɪˈnʊərə/

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Images

Dasineura pellex 205885763 by raffib128. Used under a CC0 license.
Dasineura pellex larva by Beatriz Moisset. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
Dasineura communis 141652570 by Emily Summerbell. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.
Dasineura investita 205844388 by Mila. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.
Larva Dasineura salicifoliae in gall by Beatriz Moisset. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
Dasineura communis 206622456 by Cole Shoemaker. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

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