Haplusia rubra
(Felt, 1908)
Haplusia rubra is a of gall midge in the Cecidomyiidae, a diverse group of small flies commonly known as gall midges or gall gnats. The species was described by Felt in 1908. Like other members of its family, it is likely associated with plant galls, though specific details about its remain poorly documented. The Haplusia is part of the large and taxonomically complex Cecidomyiidae, which contains thousands of species worldwide, many of which are poorly known.
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How to pronounce Haplusia rubra: /hæpˈluːziə ˈruːbrə/
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Taxonomic Notes
Haplusia rubra was originally described by E.P. Felt in 1908. The Haplusia is one of many genera within the hyperdiverse Cecidomyiidae, which contains an estimated 6,000+ globally, though many remain undescribed or poorly studied. The family is characterized by larvae that typically induce galls on plants or feed as , fungivores, or .
Data Availability
As of current records, Haplusia rubra is known from only four observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is rarely encountered or underreported. No detailed biological studies, plant records, or morphological descriptions beyond the original description appear to be readily available in published literature.