Gliaspilota glutinosa
(Osten Sacken, 1862)
Gliaspilota glutinosa is a of gall midge in the Cecidomyiidae, described by Osten Sacken in 1862. As a member of this family, it is likely associated with plant gall formation, though specific plants and gall remain poorly documented. The species has been recorded from the northeastern United States, with Vermont being a documented location.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Gliaspilota glutinosa: /ɡliːəˈspɪloʊtə ɡluːˈtɪnoʊsə/
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Distribution
Recorded from Vermont, United States. Distribution records are sparse, suggesting either limited survey effort or genuinely restricted range.
Ecological Role
As a gall midge (Cecidomyiidae), likely functions as a gall-forming herbivore, inducing plant tissue growth for larval development. Specific ecological impacts undocumented.