Gliaspilota
Gagné, 2008
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1Gliaspilota is a of gall midges in the Cecidomyiidae, described by Gagné in 2008. The genus belongs to a family known for inducing plant galls, though specific biological details for Gliaspilota remain limited. Observations suggest presence in North America, particularly the northeastern United States.
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How to pronounce Gliaspilota: /ɡliːəˈspaɪlətə/
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Distribution
Northeastern United States; records from Vermont and broader US region.
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Taxonomic context
Gliaspilota is a relatively recently described within Cecidomyiidae, a large of small flies commonly called gall midges or cecidomyiids. The family contains over 6,000 described , many of which are poorly known. The 2008 description date suggests this genus may have been split from or erected to accommodate species previously placed in other genera.
Data limitations
The has 522 iNaturalist observations but lacks published -level biological descriptions in readily accessible sources. This pattern is common for understudied Cecidomyiidae , where morphological outpaces ecological research.