Diglyphosematini
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2Diglyphosematini is a tribe of gall midges (Cecidomyiidae) within the Cecidomyiinae. The tribe is characterized by specific morphological features of the and genitalia, distinguishing it from related tribes in the same subfamily. Members are associated with plant galls, though specific relationships remain poorly documented for many . The tribe was established based on phylogenetic and morphological studies of the Cecidomyiidae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Diglyphosematini: //dɪˌɡlɪfoʊsɪˈmætɪnaɪ//
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Identification
Members of Diglyphosematini can be distinguished from other Cecidomyiinae tribes by features of the male genitalia, including the structure of the gonostylus and parameres. Antennal flagellomeres often show distinctive sensory patterns. Identification to or level requires examination of microscopic characters and is not reliably possible from field observations alone.
Similar Taxa
- CecidomyiiniOverlaps in general and gall-forming habit; distinguished by differences in male genitalia structure and antennal arrangement
- AsphondyliiniShares Cecidomyiinae; Asphondyliini typically exhibits more extreme gall morphologies and different larval capsule structures
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Taxonomic history
The tribal classification within Cecidomyiinae has undergone significant revision with the advent of molecular . Diglyphosematini represents a relatively recently defined grouping, and its circumscription may be subject to future revision as additional are sampled.