Gall midges infesting chenopodiaceae: Biology and taxonomy

N Dorchin

Gall midges infesting chenopodiaceae: Biology and taxonomy

School of Zoology

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Abstract

Gall midges (Cecidomyiidae) are dominant among the relatively few insect taxa that are known to infest plants of the beet family (Chenopodiaceae). More than 300 gall midge species have been reported from chenopod hosts, and about 115 species of Chenopodiaceae are known to be hosts for gall midges. This extensive speciation of gall midges on chenopods is demonstrated by current data on plant-midge relationships, with special focus on the Lasiopterini, which is the largest group involved, and a possible explanation for this evolutionary process is discussed. Taxonomic difficulties concerning the Lasiopterini are also reviewed.

Original language	Undefined/Unknown
Title of host publication	BIOLOGY OF GALL-INDUCING ARTHROPODS
Editors	G Csoka, WJ Mattson, GN Stone, PW Price
Pages	18-21
Number of pages	4
Volume	199
State	Published - 1998
Event	International Symposium on the Biology of Cell-Inducing Arthropods Location - Matrafured, Hungary Duration: 14 Aug 1997 → 19 Aug 1997

Publication series

Name	USDA FOREST SERVICE GENERAL TECHNICAL REPORT NORTH CENTRAL

Conference

Conference	International Symposium on the Biology of Cell-Inducing Arthropods Location
Country/Territory	Hungary
City	Matrafured
Period	14/08/97 → 19/08/97

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