New genus and new species of Diptera, Cecidomyiidae, associated to Psittacanthus dichrous (Loranthaceae)

Authors

  • Karine Silva de Menezes Viceconte
  • Valéria Cid Maia

Keywords:

Cecidomyiidae, Diptera, Costadiplosis maricaensis, Gall, Psittacanthus, Loranthaceae

Abstract

Costadiplosis maricaensis, a new genus and species of Clinodiplosini (Diptera, Cecidomyiidae), that induce spherical galls on Psittacanthus dichrous (Loranthaceae) is described based upon larva, pupal exuvia, male and female.

Published

2021-10-28

Issue

Section

ZOOLOGY