A New Species of Gall Midge (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) Associated with Theobroma Bicolor (Sterculiaceae) from Peru

Authors

  • Valéria Cid Maia
  • Joel Vásquez

Keywords:

Cecidomyiidae, Diptera, Sterculiaceae, taxonomy, Theobroma

Abstract

Dasineura theobromae, a new species of gall midge (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) that attacks leaves of Theobroma bicolor (Sterculiaceae) is described (larva, pupa, male, female, and gall) based on material from Peru.

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Published

2021-12-14

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Section

ZOOLOGY