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The Cecidomyiinae, commonly known as gall midges or gall gnats, is the largest subfamily in Cecidomyiidae with over 600 genera and more than 5000 described species. [1] Larvae of the other ( basal ) cecidomyiid subfamilies feed on fungi; whereas this subfamily is best known for its members that induce galls on plants.
Cecidomyiidae is a family of flies known as gall midges or gall gnats. As the name implies, the larvae of most gall midges feed within plant tissue, creating abnormal plant growths called galls . Cecidomyiidae are very fragile small insects usually only 2–3 mm (0.079–0.118 in) in length; many are less than 1 mm (0.039 in) long.
Dasineura salicifoliae larvae inside a gall. The Lasiopteridi is a supertribe of flies from the family Cecidomyiidae . They are often called gall midges or gall gnats .
There are three distinct gnat species, each harmless but annoying: Fungus gnats look like little mosquitoes and do not bite. Fruit flies have big, red eyes, and drain flies are lighter and hairy.
Belonocnema kinseyi is a species of gall wasp that forms galls on Quercus virginiana and Quercus fusiformis.There are both asexual and sexual generations. The asexual generation forms galls on the underside of leaves whereas the sexual generation form galls on the roots.
Neuroterus saltatorius, also known as the jumping gall wasp, is a species of oak gall wasp. It is found in North America, where it induces galls on a variety of oak trees, including Oregon oak , valley oak , California scrub oak , blue oak , [ 1 ] [ 2 ] and leather oak .
Gnats are also attracted to the smell of bad breath and carbon dioxide when people exhale, according to Orkin. If you have any fruity or sweet perfumes or shampoos, that could also draw in the ...
Asphondylia betheli is a species of gall midge in the family Cecidomyiidae. [1] This midge is widespread in the southwestern United States. [1] The larvae of this species induce galls on in the fruit of Opuntia cacti. [1] [2] This species was first described by American zoologist Theodore Cockerell in 1907. [1] [2]