Greenbrier
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Meunieriella on-smilax
Meunieriella on-smilax is a species of gall midge in the family Cecidomyiidae. This species is known for inducing galls on Smilax species (greenbriers), with the specific epithet reflecting this host association. Gall midges in this genus are specialized herbivores that manipulate plant tissue to form protective structures for their developing larvae.