Camptomyia
Kieffer, 1894
Camptomyia is a of gall midges (Cecidomyiidae) established by Kieffer in 1894. At least one , C. pseudotsugae, has been described from Douglas-fir cones in western North America. The genus belongs to the tribe Asynaptini within the Porricondylinae.
Pronunciation
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Identification
As members of the tribe Asynaptini, in this lack the tibial spurs found in many other cecidomyiid groups. Specific diagnostic features for the genus require examination of male genitalia and larval .
Habitat
Associated with conifer cones; specifically, C. pseudotsugae inhabits Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) cones.
Distribution
recorded from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden; C. pseudotsugae known from Washington and British Columbia.
Host Associations
- Pseudotsuga menziesii - inhabits conesBased on C. pseudotsugae; association for other in not documented
Behavior
C. pseudotsugae has been observed cohabiting Douglas-fir cones with Contarinia washingtonensis; the nature of this co-occurrence has not been characterized.
Similar Taxa
- ContariniaBoth occur in Douglas-fir cones; Contarinia are generally more extensively studied as agricultural and forest pests, while Camptomyia species are less well known.
More Details
Taxonomic placement
The is classified in the tribe Asynaptini, Porricondylinae, distinguishing it from the gall-forming Cecidomyiinae. This placement reflects morphological differences including the absence of tibial spurs.