Mayetiola

Mayetiola

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Mayetiola: /maɪˌɛt.iˈoʊ.lə/

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NSRW Hessian Fly by Unknown authorUnknown author. Used under a Public domain license.
Hessian fly by wikipedia. Used under a Public domain license.
Mayetiola destructor by Osborn, Herbert, 1856-1954. Used under a Public domain license.
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Mayetiola destructor (mosquito del trigo) y Calamobius filum (tronchaespigas) by DelMoralcreativo. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
Hessian Fly by wikipedia. Used under a Public domain license.

Summary

Mayetiola is a genus of flies from the family Cecidomyiidae, with members primarily being pests of cereal crops.

Distribution

Native to the Palaearctic region except for M. ammophila along the Atlantic coast. M. destructor is introduced and present where wheat is grown.

Diet

Most species are pests of cereal crops.

Ecosystem Role

Pests of cereal crops.

Economic Impact

Many species are considered agricultural pests due to their impact on cereal crop production.

Similar Taxa

Tags

  • Mayetiola
  • Cecidomyiidae
  • pests
  • agriculture
  • cereal crops