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Pseudochironomus
nonbiting midge
Pseudochironomus is a genus of nonbiting midges in the family Chironomidae, containing more than 20 described species distributed across the Americas and Europe. The genus belongs to the tribe Pseudochironomini within subfamily Chironominae. Larvae are aquatic and have been studied for their growth responses to diet quality and thermal conditions.
Rhagoletis tabellaria
Rhagoletis tabellaria is a fruit fly in the family Tephritidae, first described by Fitch in 1855. Its primary host plant is Cornus sericea (red-osier dogwood). The species is parasitized by the braconid wasp Utetes tabellariae, which has coevolved with flies in the R. tabellaria species complex. Laboratory studies indicate strict pupal diapause requiring extended chilling for successful eclosion.