Dasineura salicifoliae
(Osten Sacken, 1866)
Dasineura salicifoliae is a of gall midge in the Cecidomyiidae. As with other members of its , this species is associated with inducing gall formation on plants. The specific epithet "salicifoliae" suggests an association with willow-like leaves (Salix-like foliage), though the precise host plant relationships and gall require further documentation. The species was described by Osten Sacken in 1866.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dasineura salicifoliae: //ˌdæsɪˈnjʊərə ˌsælɪsɪˈfoʊlieɪ//
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Distribution
Recorded from Vermont and other locations in the United States.
Host Associations
- Salix - gall inductionInferred from specific epithet; requires confirmation
Ecological Role
Gall inducer; modifies plant tissue growth to create protected larval chambers.
Similar Taxa
- Dasineura investitaAnother Dasineura inducing galls on plants in similar ; distinguished by plant (Laportea canadensis) and gall
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Taxonomic note
The specific epithet "salicifoliae" (genitive singular) indicates association with willow-like leaves, though the precise plant and gall characteristics remain poorly documented in readily accessible literature.