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Research paper thumbnail of Primeiro registro de galhas em panículas de cajazeira causadas por Clinodiplosis (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) e avaliação de genótipos no estado do Piauí First record of galls in hog plum (Spondias mombim L.) panicles caused by Clinodiplosis (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) and evaluation of genotypes in Pia...

DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals), Sep 1, 2010

Research paper thumbnail of Sexually dimorphic galls induced on leaflets of Matayba guianensis (Sapindaceae): a rare phenomenon occurring in Diptera (Cecidomyiidae)

Naturwissenschaften, Dec 19, 2021

In a general way, galling insects can induce only one gall morphotype on the host plant species. ... more In a general way, galling insects can induce only one gall morphotype on the host plant species. However, some taxa of galling insects such as Eriococcidae can induce sexually dimorphic galls on the same host. In the present study, Lopesia mataybae (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) induced two gall morphotypes on the leaflets of Matayba guianensis (Sapindaceae), a rare evidence of sexual dimorphism in galls induced by Cecidomyiidae. We investigated the adult emergence of galling insects and the morphological, histological, and histochemical attributes of the gall morphotypes. Both gall morphotypes showed the galling insect in the larval or pupal stage, and the insect adult emergence from different morphotypes was sexually distinct. Galls occupied by females (Globoid) were significantly larger (average height = 4.67 mm. S = 0.43/average width = 4.59 mm. S = 0.70) than galls occupied by males (cylindrical) (average height = 2.95 mm. S = 0.46/average width = 2.34 mm. S = 0.45). Both gall types were composed of elongated cells in the inner cortex and rounded cells in the outer cortex of the vessel-like structure. The globoid galls showed 42 cell layers (14 of them cylindrical, S = 3.86; 28 rounded, S = 5.89) and cylindrical galls showed 29 layers. There were no differences between morphotypes in the histochemical compounds detected. We have shown here significant morphological and histological differences between male and female galls possibly due to the different nutritional requirements of Lopesia mataybae sexes. Therefore, the expression of sexual dimorphism in gall morphotypes may be associated with developmental pathway differentiation between the sexes of L. mataybae.

Research paper thumbnail of FIGURES 18 – 19 in Myrciariamyia admirabilis, a new species of gall midge (Diptera, Cecidomyiidae) associated with Erythroxylum suberosum (Erythroxylaceae)

FIGURES 7 – 9. Myrciariamyia admirabilis Maia, sp. nov. 7, Male, foretarsal claw and empodium. 8,... more FIGURES 7 – 9. Myrciariamyia admirabilis Maia, sp. nov. 7, Male, foretarsal claw and empodium. 8, Male abdominal segment 3 to end (dorsolateral). 9, Female abdominal segments 4 to end (dorsolateral).

Research paper thumbnail of NOVAS INFORMAÇÕES BIOLÓGICAS SOBRE Eugeniamyia díspar (DIPTERA, CECIDOMYIIDAE), UMA PRAGA DE Eugenia uniflora L. (MYRTACEAE)

Biota Amazônia (Biote Amazonie, Biota Amazonia, Amazonian Biota), Mar 31, 2021

Eugeniamyia dispar (Cecidomyiidae, Diptera) is one of the most harmful pests of Eugenia uniflora ... more Eugeniamyia dispar (Cecidomyiidae, Diptera) is one of the most harmful pests of Eugenia uniflora (Myrtaceae) in Brazil. In this study, new data on its biology and negative effects on the host plant are reported. This study was carried out from September, 2017 to August, 2018 in the Quinta da Boa Vista Park (municipality of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil). We looked for plant individuals, measured their height and choose one to be studied, based on the exclusive presence of spongy galls. This individual was examined four times a month. The number of galls in early development, closed mature and open galls was counted to verify their abundance. The greatest peaks of galls in early development were observed from late

Research paper thumbnail of A new species of gall midge (Diptera, Cecidomyiidae) associated with <i>Ocotea pulchella</i> (Nees & Mart.) Mez (Lauraceae) from Brazil

Studies on Neotropical Fauna and Environment, Jan 4, 2021

Alstroemeria (Liliales: Alstroemeriaceae) is a plant genus native to South America with many inte... more Alstroemeria (Liliales: Alstroemeriaceae) is a plant genus native to South America with many interspecific hybrids cultivated as ornamentals worldwide. Several yellow larvae of an undescribed gall midge (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) were found feeding inside flower buds of Alstroemeria plants grown in production greenhouses in South Australia in 2013; Queensland, Australia, in 2015 and the Netherlands in 2016. Infested buds became malformed, did not produce flowers and turned necrotic later. In Queensland and the Netherlands, the necrotised buds became additionally infected by a saprophytic fungus Cladosporium sp. With up to 80% of flower buds infested, the new gall midge decreased the value of plants aimed for the cut flower market and reduced seed of reproduction plants. The new species, named Contarinia jongi Kolesik sp. nov., is described, and a segment of its Cytochrome Oxidase unit I mitochondrial gene is sequenced. This is the first gall midge known to feed on a host plant from the family Alstroemeriaceae. Previously, Alstroemeria cut flowers imported from Australia and New Zealand to Japan were found to contain viable larvae of the new species, demonstrating that the new species can spread with the flower trade. It is possible that Contarinia jongi is native to South America, the homeland of its host plant.

Research paper thumbnail of Checklist of the gall midges (Diptera, Cecidomyiidae) in the state of Bahia (Northeastern Brazil) / Lista dos Cecidomyiidae (Diptera) no estado da Bahia (Nordeste do Brasil)

Brazilian Journal of Animal and Environmental Research, 2020

Checklist of the gall midges (Diptera, Cecidomyiidae) in the state of Bahia (Northeastern Brazil)... more Checklist of the gall midges (Diptera, Cecidomyiidae) in the state of Bahia (Northeastern Brazil) Lista dos Cecidomyiidae (Diptera) no estado da Bahia (Nordeste do Brasil)

Research paper thumbnail of Geographic distribution patterns of galling insects in a protected area of Atlantic forest (southeast, Brazil)

Papéis Avulsos de Zoologia, Apr 27, 2022

The present study aimed to increase knowledge about the diversity and factors that determine the ... more The present study aimed to increase knowledge about the diversity and factors that determine the distribution of galling insects in the Parque Nacional do Itatiaia (PNI), Southeast, Brazil. For this, collections were performed in April, August and November 2015 and March 2016. Seventy gall morphotypes were found in 12 families, 32 genera and 61 species of host plants. The richness of galls did not vary with altitude, but increased with the richness of plants. The families and genera of plants with greater species richness harbored a greater number of galling insects. The number of gall morphotypes was higher in the autumn than in the other seasons. The spatial distribution of galling insects was better explained by factors such as floristic richness and species composition than by ecological effects, represented here by altitude. Regarding seasonality, the results indicate that the way resources are temporarily distributed to galling insects depends on factors such as the active growth of host plants, making some periods of the year more conducive to the development of galls.

Research paper thumbnail of Gall midges species (Diptera, Cecidomyiidae) recorded from Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil

Research paper thumbnail of Espécies de Cecidomyiidae (Diptera) Registradas no Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil

Arquivos do Museu Nacional (Rio de Janeiro), 2009

Page 1. 1 Submetido em 18 de junho de 2008. Aceito em 01 de agosto de 2009. 2 Museu Nacional/UFRJ... more Page 1. 1 Submetido em 18 de junho de 2008. Aceito em 01 de agosto de 2009. 2 Museu Nacional/UFRJ, Departamento de Entomologia. Quinta da Boa Vista, São Cristóvão, 20940-040, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil. E-mail: maiavcid@acd.ufrj.br. ...

Research paper thumbnail of Cecidomyiidae (Diptera) associated with Myrtaceae at Restinga of Barra de Marica (RJ)

Research paper thumbnail of New geographic records of four species of Asphondyliini (Insecta, Diptera, Cecidomyiidae)

Check List, Jul 8, 2020

The geographic distribution of four gall-inducing species,

Research paper thumbnail of Insetos galhadores da pitangueira e do araçazeiro no Sul do Rio Grande do Sul

Research paper thumbnail of Artropodes associados as galhas de Cecidomyiidae (Diptera) em Eugenia rotundifolia (Myrtaceae) e Clusia lanceolata (Clusiaceae) em uma restinga do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil

Research paper thumbnail of A new species of gall midge (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) associated with Theobroma bicolor (Sterculiaceae) from Peru

Arquivos do Museu Nacional (Rio de Janeiro), 2006

Alstroemeria (Liliales: Alstroemeriaceae) is a plant genus native to South America with many inte... more Alstroemeria (Liliales: Alstroemeriaceae) is a plant genus native to South America with many interspecific hybrids cultivated as ornamentals worldwide. Several yellow larvae of an undescribed gall midge (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) were found feeding inside flower buds of Alstroemeria plants grown in production greenhouses in South Australia in 2013; Queensland, Australia, in 2015 and the Netherlands in 2016. Infested buds became malformed, did not produce flowers and turned necrotic later. In Queensland and the Netherlands, the necrotised buds became additionally infected by a saprophytic fungus Cladosporium sp. With up to 80% of flower buds infested, the new gall midge decreased the value of plants aimed for the cut flower market and reduced seed of reproduction plants. The new species, named Contarinia jongi Kolesik sp. nov., is described, and a segment of its Cytochrome Oxidase unit I mitochondrial gene is sequenced. This is the first gall midge known to feed on a host plant from the family Alstroemeriaceae. Previously, Alstroemeria cut flowers imported from Australia and New Zealand to Japan were found to contain viable larvae of the new species, demonstrating that the new species can spread with the flower trade. It is possible that Contarinia jongi is native to South America, the homeland of its host plant.

Research paper thumbnail of A synopsis of fern galls in Brazil

Biota Neotropica, Jun 28, 2018

Galls are neo-formed plant structures induced by species-specific interaction between an inducing... more Galls are neo-formed plant structures induced by species-specific interaction between an inducing organism and a host plant. Lycophytes and ferns are two distinct plant lineages historically lumped together as pteridophytes. A number of authors suggest low gall frequency in lycophytes and ferns, compared to angiosperms. This study aimed at compiling an updated overview of fern galls in Brazil, providing information on hosts, gall-inducing organisms and associated fauna. The synopsis was compiled using existent data and by updating scientific names and gathering new information obtained by the authors in fieldwork. To date, galls have been recorded on 16 fern species but none on lycophytes. However, the inducer was identified at species level in only three gall morphotypes from three fern species, with a doubtful inducer for Pteridium sp. Galls are induced by mites (Eriophyidae) and insects of the orders Diptera, Lepidoptera, Thysanoptera, and Hemiptera, Cecidomyiidae (Diptera) being the most frequent galler insect.

Research paper thumbnail of A new genus and species of gall midge (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) associated with Waltheria indica L. (Sterculiaceae)

Research paper thumbnail of A new species of <i>Bruggmannia</i> Tavares, 1906 (Diptera, Cecidomyiidae) on <i>Neea theifera</i> (Nyctaginaceae), a native plant to Brazil

Studies on Neotropical Fauna and Environment, Dec 1, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of A new species of gall midge (Diptera, Cecidomyiidae) on Ouratea cuspidata (A.St.-Hil.) Engl. (Ochnaceae), a plant endemic to Brazil

Revista Brasileira De Entomologia, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of A new species of Zalepidota Rübsaamen, 1908 (Diptera, Cecidomyiidae) on Piper vicosanum (Piperaceae), an endemic plant to Brazil

Revista Brasileira De Entomologia, 2021

1 st through 7 th abdominal segments, no spiracles on the 8 th segment, and one or two rows of do... more 1 st through 7 th abdominal segments, no spiracles on the 8 th segment, and one or two rows of dorsal spines that do not attain the dorsal row of papillae. Larva has a short spatula (Gagné, 1994). Zalepidota ituensis, Z. piperis and Z. tavaresi were described from Brazil, while Z. reticulata from Guatemala. Three of them are known only from the type localities, except Z. piperis. Furthermore, the morphological characterization of most is incomplete-Z. ituensis is known from the female and pupa, Z. reticulata only from the female and Z. tavaresi only from the pupa. Zalepidota piperis is the single species whose adults of both sexes, pupa and larva are known. Nevertheless, it was described based on male, female and pupa. The larva was later described by Möhn (1973). Data on most host plants are partial, since Z. reticulata was caught in flight, and Z. tavaresi and Z. ituensis induce galls on undetermined species of Piper L. (Piperaceae) and Porophyllum Guett. (Asteraceae), respectively (Gagné, 1994), while Zalepidota piperis is the single species whose host plant is known, Piper arboreum Aubl., reported by Monteiro and Oda (1999). Zalepidota distincta is the first species of the genus described based on larva, pupa, male and female, and the second whose host plant species is determined-Piper vicosanum Yunck., an endemic shrub to Brazil, with occurrence in the Amazon, Atlantic Forest, and Cerrado (JBRJ, 2020). Galls of Zalepidota on this plant were characterized Maia and Siqueira (2020, Fig. 5T) and they are similar to those induced by Z. piperis, as both are on buds, spongy, brown, apple-shaped and multichambered.

Research paper thumbnail of Geographical Distribution of Gall-Inducing Insects Associated with Couepia Ovalifolia (Chrysobalanaceae), an Endemic Plant to Brazil

Research paper thumbnail of Primeiro registro de galhas em panículas de cajazeira causadas por Clinodiplosis (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) e avaliação de genótipos no estado do Piauí First record of galls in hog plum (Spondias mombim L.) panicles caused by Clinodiplosis (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) and evaluation of genotypes in Pia...

DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals), Sep 1, 2010

Research paper thumbnail of Sexually dimorphic galls induced on leaflets of Matayba guianensis (Sapindaceae): a rare phenomenon occurring in Diptera (Cecidomyiidae)

Naturwissenschaften, Dec 19, 2021

In a general way, galling insects can induce only one gall morphotype on the host plant species. ... more In a general way, galling insects can induce only one gall morphotype on the host plant species. However, some taxa of galling insects such as Eriococcidae can induce sexually dimorphic galls on the same host. In the present study, Lopesia mataybae (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) induced two gall morphotypes on the leaflets of Matayba guianensis (Sapindaceae), a rare evidence of sexual dimorphism in galls induced by Cecidomyiidae. We investigated the adult emergence of galling insects and the morphological, histological, and histochemical attributes of the gall morphotypes. Both gall morphotypes showed the galling insect in the larval or pupal stage, and the insect adult emergence from different morphotypes was sexually distinct. Galls occupied by females (Globoid) were significantly larger (average height = 4.67 mm. S = 0.43/average width = 4.59 mm. S = 0.70) than galls occupied by males (cylindrical) (average height = 2.95 mm. S = 0.46/average width = 2.34 mm. S = 0.45). Both gall types were composed of elongated cells in the inner cortex and rounded cells in the outer cortex of the vessel-like structure. The globoid galls showed 42 cell layers (14 of them cylindrical, S = 3.86; 28 rounded, S = 5.89) and cylindrical galls showed 29 layers. There were no differences between morphotypes in the histochemical compounds detected. We have shown here significant morphological and histological differences between male and female galls possibly due to the different nutritional requirements of Lopesia mataybae sexes. Therefore, the expression of sexual dimorphism in gall morphotypes may be associated with developmental pathway differentiation between the sexes of L. mataybae.

Research paper thumbnail of FIGURES 18 – 19 in Myrciariamyia admirabilis, a new species of gall midge (Diptera, Cecidomyiidae) associated with Erythroxylum suberosum (Erythroxylaceae)

FIGURES 7 – 9. Myrciariamyia admirabilis Maia, sp. nov. 7, Male, foretarsal claw and empodium. 8,... more FIGURES 7 – 9. Myrciariamyia admirabilis Maia, sp. nov. 7, Male, foretarsal claw and empodium. 8, Male abdominal segment 3 to end (dorsolateral). 9, Female abdominal segments 4 to end (dorsolateral).

Research paper thumbnail of NOVAS INFORMAÇÕES BIOLÓGICAS SOBRE Eugeniamyia díspar (DIPTERA, CECIDOMYIIDAE), UMA PRAGA DE Eugenia uniflora L. (MYRTACEAE)

Biota Amazônia (Biote Amazonie, Biota Amazonia, Amazonian Biota), Mar 31, 2021

Eugeniamyia dispar (Cecidomyiidae, Diptera) is one of the most harmful pests of Eugenia uniflora ... more Eugeniamyia dispar (Cecidomyiidae, Diptera) is one of the most harmful pests of Eugenia uniflora (Myrtaceae) in Brazil. In this study, new data on its biology and negative effects on the host plant are reported. This study was carried out from September, 2017 to August, 2018 in the Quinta da Boa Vista Park (municipality of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil). We looked for plant individuals, measured their height and choose one to be studied, based on the exclusive presence of spongy galls. This individual was examined four times a month. The number of galls in early development, closed mature and open galls was counted to verify their abundance. The greatest peaks of galls in early development were observed from late

Research paper thumbnail of A new species of gall midge (Diptera, Cecidomyiidae) associated with <i>Ocotea pulchella</i> (Nees & Mart.) Mez (Lauraceae) from Brazil

Studies on Neotropical Fauna and Environment, Jan 4, 2021

Alstroemeria (Liliales: Alstroemeriaceae) is a plant genus native to South America with many inte... more Alstroemeria (Liliales: Alstroemeriaceae) is a plant genus native to South America with many interspecific hybrids cultivated as ornamentals worldwide. Several yellow larvae of an undescribed gall midge (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) were found feeding inside flower buds of Alstroemeria plants grown in production greenhouses in South Australia in 2013; Queensland, Australia, in 2015 and the Netherlands in 2016. Infested buds became malformed, did not produce flowers and turned necrotic later. In Queensland and the Netherlands, the necrotised buds became additionally infected by a saprophytic fungus Cladosporium sp. With up to 80% of flower buds infested, the new gall midge decreased the value of plants aimed for the cut flower market and reduced seed of reproduction plants. The new species, named Contarinia jongi Kolesik sp. nov., is described, and a segment of its Cytochrome Oxidase unit I mitochondrial gene is sequenced. This is the first gall midge known to feed on a host plant from the family Alstroemeriaceae. Previously, Alstroemeria cut flowers imported from Australia and New Zealand to Japan were found to contain viable larvae of the new species, demonstrating that the new species can spread with the flower trade. It is possible that Contarinia jongi is native to South America, the homeland of its host plant.

Research paper thumbnail of Checklist of the gall midges (Diptera, Cecidomyiidae) in the state of Bahia (Northeastern Brazil) / Lista dos Cecidomyiidae (Diptera) no estado da Bahia (Nordeste do Brasil)

Brazilian Journal of Animal and Environmental Research, 2020

Checklist of the gall midges (Diptera, Cecidomyiidae) in the state of Bahia (Northeastern Brazil)... more Checklist of the gall midges (Diptera, Cecidomyiidae) in the state of Bahia (Northeastern Brazil) Lista dos Cecidomyiidae (Diptera) no estado da Bahia (Nordeste do Brasil)

Research paper thumbnail of Geographic distribution patterns of galling insects in a protected area of Atlantic forest (southeast, Brazil)

Papéis Avulsos de Zoologia, Apr 27, 2022

The present study aimed to increase knowledge about the diversity and factors that determine the ... more The present study aimed to increase knowledge about the diversity and factors that determine the distribution of galling insects in the Parque Nacional do Itatiaia (PNI), Southeast, Brazil. For this, collections were performed in April, August and November 2015 and March 2016. Seventy gall morphotypes were found in 12 families, 32 genera and 61 species of host plants. The richness of galls did not vary with altitude, but increased with the richness of plants. The families and genera of plants with greater species richness harbored a greater number of galling insects. The number of gall morphotypes was higher in the autumn than in the other seasons. The spatial distribution of galling insects was better explained by factors such as floristic richness and species composition than by ecological effects, represented here by altitude. Regarding seasonality, the results indicate that the way resources are temporarily distributed to galling insects depends on factors such as the active growth of host plants, making some periods of the year more conducive to the development of galls.

Research paper thumbnail of Gall midges species (Diptera, Cecidomyiidae) recorded from Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil

Research paper thumbnail of Espécies de Cecidomyiidae (Diptera) Registradas no Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil

Arquivos do Museu Nacional (Rio de Janeiro), 2009

Page 1. 1 Submetido em 18 de junho de 2008. Aceito em 01 de agosto de 2009. 2 Museu Nacional/UFRJ... more Page 1. 1 Submetido em 18 de junho de 2008. Aceito em 01 de agosto de 2009. 2 Museu Nacional/UFRJ, Departamento de Entomologia. Quinta da Boa Vista, São Cristóvão, 20940-040, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil. E-mail: maiavcid@acd.ufrj.br. ...

Research paper thumbnail of Cecidomyiidae (Diptera) associated with Myrtaceae at Restinga of Barra de Marica (RJ)

Research paper thumbnail of New geographic records of four species of Asphondyliini (Insecta, Diptera, Cecidomyiidae)

Check List, Jul 8, 2020

The geographic distribution of four gall-inducing species,

Research paper thumbnail of Insetos galhadores da pitangueira e do araçazeiro no Sul do Rio Grande do Sul

Research paper thumbnail of Artropodes associados as galhas de Cecidomyiidae (Diptera) em Eugenia rotundifolia (Myrtaceae) e Clusia lanceolata (Clusiaceae) em uma restinga do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil

Research paper thumbnail of A new species of gall midge (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) associated with Theobroma bicolor (Sterculiaceae) from Peru

Arquivos do Museu Nacional (Rio de Janeiro), 2006

Alstroemeria (Liliales: Alstroemeriaceae) is a plant genus native to South America with many inte... more Alstroemeria (Liliales: Alstroemeriaceae) is a plant genus native to South America with many interspecific hybrids cultivated as ornamentals worldwide. Several yellow larvae of an undescribed gall midge (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) were found feeding inside flower buds of Alstroemeria plants grown in production greenhouses in South Australia in 2013; Queensland, Australia, in 2015 and the Netherlands in 2016. Infested buds became malformed, did not produce flowers and turned necrotic later. In Queensland and the Netherlands, the necrotised buds became additionally infected by a saprophytic fungus Cladosporium sp. With up to 80% of flower buds infested, the new gall midge decreased the value of plants aimed for the cut flower market and reduced seed of reproduction plants. The new species, named Contarinia jongi Kolesik sp. nov., is described, and a segment of its Cytochrome Oxidase unit I mitochondrial gene is sequenced. This is the first gall midge known to feed on a host plant from the family Alstroemeriaceae. Previously, Alstroemeria cut flowers imported from Australia and New Zealand to Japan were found to contain viable larvae of the new species, demonstrating that the new species can spread with the flower trade. It is possible that Contarinia jongi is native to South America, the homeland of its host plant.

Research paper thumbnail of A synopsis of fern galls in Brazil

Biota Neotropica, Jun 28, 2018

Galls are neo-formed plant structures induced by species-specific interaction between an inducing... more Galls are neo-formed plant structures induced by species-specific interaction between an inducing organism and a host plant. Lycophytes and ferns are two distinct plant lineages historically lumped together as pteridophytes. A number of authors suggest low gall frequency in lycophytes and ferns, compared to angiosperms. This study aimed at compiling an updated overview of fern galls in Brazil, providing information on hosts, gall-inducing organisms and associated fauna. The synopsis was compiled using existent data and by updating scientific names and gathering new information obtained by the authors in fieldwork. To date, galls have been recorded on 16 fern species but none on lycophytes. However, the inducer was identified at species level in only three gall morphotypes from three fern species, with a doubtful inducer for Pteridium sp. Galls are induced by mites (Eriophyidae) and insects of the orders Diptera, Lepidoptera, Thysanoptera, and Hemiptera, Cecidomyiidae (Diptera) being the most frequent galler insect.

Research paper thumbnail of A new genus and species of gall midge (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) associated with Waltheria indica L. (Sterculiaceae)

Research paper thumbnail of A new species of <i>Bruggmannia</i> Tavares, 1906 (Diptera, Cecidomyiidae) on <i>Neea theifera</i> (Nyctaginaceae), a native plant to Brazil

Studies on Neotropical Fauna and Environment, Dec 1, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of A new species of gall midge (Diptera, Cecidomyiidae) on Ouratea cuspidata (A.St.-Hil.) Engl. (Ochnaceae), a plant endemic to Brazil

Revista Brasileira De Entomologia, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of A new species of Zalepidota Rübsaamen, 1908 (Diptera, Cecidomyiidae) on Piper vicosanum (Piperaceae), an endemic plant to Brazil

Revista Brasileira De Entomologia, 2021

1 st through 7 th abdominal segments, no spiracles on the 8 th segment, and one or two rows of do... more 1 st through 7 th abdominal segments, no spiracles on the 8 th segment, and one or two rows of dorsal spines that do not attain the dorsal row of papillae. Larva has a short spatula (Gagné, 1994). Zalepidota ituensis, Z. piperis and Z. tavaresi were described from Brazil, while Z. reticulata from Guatemala. Three of them are known only from the type localities, except Z. piperis. Furthermore, the morphological characterization of most is incomplete-Z. ituensis is known from the female and pupa, Z. reticulata only from the female and Z. tavaresi only from the pupa. Zalepidota piperis is the single species whose adults of both sexes, pupa and larva are known. Nevertheless, it was described based on male, female and pupa. The larva was later described by Möhn (1973). Data on most host plants are partial, since Z. reticulata was caught in flight, and Z. tavaresi and Z. ituensis induce galls on undetermined species of Piper L. (Piperaceae) and Porophyllum Guett. (Asteraceae), respectively (Gagné, 1994), while Zalepidota piperis is the single species whose host plant is known, Piper arboreum Aubl., reported by Monteiro and Oda (1999). Zalepidota distincta is the first species of the genus described based on larva, pupa, male and female, and the second whose host plant species is determined-Piper vicosanum Yunck., an endemic shrub to Brazil, with occurrence in the Amazon, Atlantic Forest, and Cerrado (JBRJ, 2020). Galls of Zalepidota on this plant were characterized Maia and Siqueira (2020, Fig. 5T) and they are similar to those induced by Z. piperis, as both are on buds, spongy, brown, apple-shaped and multichambered.

Research paper thumbnail of Geographical Distribution of Gall-Inducing Insects Associated with Couepia Ovalifolia (Chrysobalanaceae), an Endemic Plant to Brazil