Caryomyia

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Caryomyia
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Galls caused by Caryomyia spp.
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Family: Cecidomyiidae
Tribe: Cecidomyiini
Genus: Caryomyia

Caryomyia is a genus of hickory gall midges in the family Cecidomyiidae. They are often known as the hickory gall midges since most species feed on various species of hickory. [1] There are at least 30 described species in Caryomyia. [1] [2] [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Caryomyia Genus Information". BugGuide.net. Retrieved 2018-02-07.
  2. "Caryomyia Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2018-02-07.
  3. "Caryomyia Overview". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 2018-02-07.

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