Asteromyia gutierreziae explained

Asteromyia gutierreziae is a species of gall midges in the family Cecidomyiidae.

They are black, about 3-5mm long and found on upper leaves, lower leaves and the stem.[1]

They can cause galls, on such plants as Medranoa palmeri (Texas Desert Goldenrod),[2] Baccharis angustifolia, Baccharis sarothroides, Gutierrezia californica, Gutierrezia microcephala, Gutierrezia sarothrae and Gymnosperma glutinosum.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Asteromyia gutierreziae . www.gallformers.org . 26 July 2022.
  2. Web site: Medranoa palmeri . www.gallformers.org . 26 July 2022.