Solanaceous-pest
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Prodiplosis
Prodiplosis is a genus of gall midges (Cecidomyiidae) comprising approximately 11 described species. Several species are economically significant agricultural pests, notably P. longifila, which infests citrus, solanaceous crops, and ornamental foliage. Members of this genus are characterized by complete metamorphosis and larval feeding on reproductive and vegetative tissues of host plants, causing necrosis and yield loss. Some species exhibit host specialization and cryptic genetic differentiation across geographic ranges.