Walshia amorphella
(Clemens, 1864)
Walshia amorphella is a small in the Cosmopterigidae described by James Brackenridge Clemens in 1864. It is a gall-forming that induces galls on the plant Amorpha fruticosa. The species is known from the central United States, with records from Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Minnesota, Kansas, and Texas. Its gall-forming habit supports an associated microcommunity of other organisms.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Walshia amorphella: /ˈwɔl.ʃi.ə ə.ˈmɔr.fɛl.lə/
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Identification
The is recognized by its association with galls on Amorpha fruticosa; are small typical of the Cosmopterigidae. Specific morphological characters distinguishing it from are not documented in available sources.
Habitat
Associated with galls on Amorpha fruticosa plants; specific requirements beyond presence are not documented.
Distribution
Central United States: Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Minnesota, Kansas, and Texas.
Host Associations
- Amorpha fruticosa - gall inductionForms galls on this plant
Behavior
Forms galls on Amorpha fruticosa; the galls support an associated microcommunity of other organisms.
Ecological Role
Gall-former; creates structure that supports a microcommunity of associated organisms on Amorpha fruticosa.